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Made a Puma mount for Inkpot's rig. Bolts into the stock 3rd row bolt holes.

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Made a Puma mount for Inkpot's rig. Bolts into the stock 3rd row bolt holes.![]()
I wouldn't mount any compressor under the hood. My biggest concern is heat, it reduces performance and life. Just finished a mount to hold it over the wheel well.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/469746-update-aztony.html
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What was the final decision on wire size? Any other stumbling blocks?
Thanks, Pat
I mounted my DC5000 under the hood which I believe is similar to the PUMA. I understand that heat kills, but for myself keeping the rear free of stuff was more important. I'll only be using my compressor to inflate tires, therefore no air tank, PS etc. and no pressure above 35 psi. For pics of the install see post#4 in the link below.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/509906-anyone-fit-ckmta12-arb-air-compressor.html
Everything is a compromise, so often have to do what you have to do to achieve the goal. By mounting under the hood, when started, the compressor will already be at the top end of it's operating temp range and will get hotter as it runs, so will never deliver close to it's potential capacity. As long as it delivers what you need,.
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I am curious to know why you say the compressor will never deliver close to it's capacity.
I may have missed it... what size fuse are you using on this little Puma?
I was thinking 50 as the specs call out 37 draw.
What are the dimensions of the silver compressor by itself? I want to separate the compressor from the tank and I have a space in mind but the dimension of the pump is critical.
What are the dimensions of the silver compressor by itself? I want to separate the compressor from the tank and I have a space in mind but the dimension of the pump is critical.
Who has the best deal on those PUMA compressors with the tank? I almost picked one up a couple years ago on ebay but last time I checked they were kinda hard to find.