On 5 Oct 2005 21:06:32 -0700, "Scott" wrote:

My 5 HP Sanborn air compressor developed a rod knock and died.
Harbor freight has a replacement pump for $99. I goggled to see if
there were any opinions and did not find any. So has anyone had
experience with the above? Thanks. Scott

If this is the V twin 5hp you're talking about, a friend bought one a
few months back. He's very happy with it, and can't get over what a
bargain it was. It's a large pump, but very quiet with dual intake
filters. Powered nicely by an older 15A 230V motor labeled 3hp.

Wayne