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    Choosing a new pump replacement for my SS5

    I made a post earlier about rebuilding my SS5 but I also started getting into the territory of replacing the pump entirely. I use a lot of hair for HVLP & Sandblasting so I need the best motor for my buck. I am leaning towards the Eaton APP3Y0518S (Single Stage?)...
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    How precise must you be to rebuild a air compressor pump? (Ingersoll Rand SS5)

    I might be overthinking this, but I wanted to start a discussion about rebuilding compressor pumps. Recently, I took apart my 2019 Ingersoll Rand (SS5) compressor pump and discovered a broken connecting rod and a seized bearing. There was plenty of oil in the pump so I'm unsure why it exploded...
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    Would a weak capacitor cause an electric motor not to spin a belt when tensioned? (Ingersoll Rand SS5L5)

    I have an Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 air compressor and I noticed the electric motor spinning freely because of the belt tension. As soon as I tensioned the belt, I hear a large humming noise and the electric motor shut off. If I release the belt and turn the motor on, it continues to run and spins...
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