Mayflower Tire Machine Review 1.5 HP Automatic Changer Wheel Balancer Combo 980 800 300 Assist Arm

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[@mrmotofy]

988 Tire Changer (950 with 2 helper arms) Deliveries require a forklift to unload OR pay for Residential delivery + $150 For clarification the 560 is the smaller unit up to about 18” rims has the square tube rear upright and requires assembly of the bead breaker. The 950 is the larger up to 22” rims, has the “Bead Blaster” and main rear upright is a round cylinder air tank. There's also the options of the 2 helper arms the #232 unit making the #988 unit and the other 300 with the black additional upright with 2 arms on it with a disk, the #300 unit making the #960. The Mayflower 988/680 pair can fit tight in a space about 80” wide IF the Balancer is turned sideways so shaft is out facing you. Other arm options will need more space. The 988 (950 changer with 2 extra arms) is about 45” deep. I used casters on the 988(950+ extras), Harbor Freight #62276 3” locking 100lb. NEED (QTY 8) regular 1/2”-20 nuts (ORDER or get at a regular hardware store. Home stores don't stock them but can order some). Unit is at or over the max weight of the casters so user beware. Remove rubber foot on bottom, just pops out. Install 1 nut all the way down on caster then insert up through hole and install 2nd. Caster shaft needs a spacer so could use 1/2” flat washers too instead of the first nut. Foot bracket is upside down U channel. 1 Upgrade I added was a 1/4” NPT street elbow to the main airline input on the regulator after removing the factory Japanese style fitting the US doesn't use. That allows the air hose to hang down when connected instead of straight out the back. Then used a 1/4” male NPT to 3/8” hose barb to a 6' section of hose for a whip to move the connection out where it's convenient. That way it's easy to connect when using. Then I added a 1/4” NPT quarter turn valve so machine can be disconnected without losing all air pressure in case air supply line is needed etc. Another upgrade I did was added a higher volume airline. The “Bead Blaster” is almost a joke and SLOW. If you see the size of airline and the regulator it runs through you'll understand. I've seen a few add a line at the Regulator. That technically does work but doesn't have the flow capacity I desired. So I added a line to the tank(rear upright). Remove the included Tee for the gauge. Tank bung is 1/4” NPT so I used a Milton s-646 1/4” NPT Hex nipple into the bung using 4 layers of Teflon Tape on all connections. Then I used a Milton s-655 Brass 1/4” NPT Tee which has 3 Female fittings. One end screws onto the previous nipple so the middle connection is centered and angled down and back a little. The included Tank gauge Tee then screws into the other end of the new Tee. Then the middle is a port for a new hose to connect Using a male 1/4” NPT fitting like Milton s-602 1/4” male NPT to 3/8” ID hose barb and a hose clamp etc. I cut about an 8' chunk of another 3/8” ID air hose. I strongly suggest not using 1/4” hose. Then a quick connect fitting on the end. I use and highly recommend the High Flow Milton Type V couplers. You can use a regular air chuck or make a little bead blaster that runs way better. Use a quick connect fitting then a quarter turn 1/4” valve then a short section of hose and an air chuck that locks on. This is a much higher volume short hose feed off the tank. Smaller and more hose length are restrictions. You can now swap chucks and fill higher psi tires and a higher flow bead blaster. But care must be taken using the new bead blaster as it's got straight tank pressure. So use carefully and once bead pops insert valve and use a gauge to fill properly. 680 Balancer Options/Upgrades Many truck rims will need an additional adapter cone with 5.5” diameter that's sold separately For best results the 680 Balancer, should be anchored to floor. Don't just bolt down unless floor is perfectly level where unit sits. Base is bolted down with (3) 3/8” threaded anchor bolts ideally with 2 1/2” of threads sticking up to level with. Method is below. I wasn't ready to anchor yet so leveled with 3 3/8” x 2 1/2” hex bolt, 6 3/8” flat washers, 6 3/8” nuts. A small thin rubber piece size of a tire patch works good on floor to help keep from walking across floor. Install a nut on the 3/8” bolt approx 1/16” from head of bolt, then a washer. Insert bolt FROM BOTTOM UP through holes on bracket then install 2nd washer and 2nd nut loose, then do same to other 2 holes/bolts. The lowest nut can be adjusted up and down to raise and lower the machine bracket sitting on it. Use a 2nd wrench as needed to hold the hex head while adjusting nut up/down. Use a 24” level on the side of the case to adjust till plumb side to side and front to back. Don't use the plastic tray on top, there's no way to know if it's level to anything. Use the base sides. Then when height is good tighten down the top nut to keep height. 1 wrench holding bolt head 2nd on top nut tightening. Essentially the machine bracket is sandwiched between 2 washers with a nut on top and below. Parking lot light posts are mounted similar for reference except threaded rods are in concrete. As the concrete anchors should be to secure it.

[@gregwillis7640]

Don’t listen to the haters… I never would say you talk to much.

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

You don't talk to much. You are explaining 👍.

[@JCustomFab]

Thanks man I really appreciate that... your awesome.

[@AllSquaredUp4x4s]

Great video man, I've been researching tire machines for months and this exact set up seems to have all the features I'm looking for. Not to mention, the customer service I talked to was very nice.

[@JCustomFab]

Glad I could help! Customer service is great...

[@XaturnRecords]

Hey do you know if this is good for atv tires?

[@AllSquaredUp4x4s]

I know they make attachments to run smaller than 14s on it. Personally I've only mounted up some RZR wheels and tires. Those were 15s and worked great.@@XaturnRecords

[@s2kallan]

Great video, keep talking. Thats what we need to hear so we know what we are looking at and for. Pros/cons!

[@7Westwood]

Great information and everything explained very well! Thank you!

[@DannySpins]

Great video. Thx for sharing

[@ericc8895]

I do not plan on ever doing rubber band tires. Would it be a waste of money to get one with the helper arm?

[@JCustomFab]

You know, actually this week? I just did a set of tires. 285/30 R19 on a 19x10.5 wheel. And it worked great for that. You just have to know how to get the beat set. And use the arm properly.

[@Tonyplat98]

That thing's almost as good as Hunter Road force balancer lol.. Ofc I'm only joking here but none the less it's a good cheap machine to have in your garage. That's for sure.

[@JCustomFab]

It's definitely a great machine for the price. And for how often I use it? It's gonna last me forever... And surprisingly the balancer I have not had any issues with any tires. I would recommend this machine to anyone. That's not doing tires as a daily thing

[@jod-service444]

👍👍👍

[@philburke1902]

Is there a button to release air if you over filled?

[@jollyroger5464]

Thanks for the video. Nice setup. What psi setting are you running at the tire machine air input regulator?

[@JCustomFab]

I am running a 140 p s I.

[@jphan129]

Thanks for the vid! How much space would you say is sufficient to operate that tire changer model? Trying to plan my garage space.

[@JCustomFab]

4' deep 5' wide is working for me but have not done a tire bigger the a 33 yet.

[@proper_miles]

Thanks for sharing this. Can you share what air compressor you’re using?

[@JCustomFab]

I'm using a 60-gallon 5hp air compressor two stage

[@Quik5oh]

Is the 980 w/300 assist arm a better setup than the 960? Seems like the 980 w/300 assist arm might be a beefier setup vs the 960? What are the differences between the two?

[@JCustomFab]

I think the only thing let's different is the size of wheels it will do.

[@patm95]

Great video. What size air compressor do you use?

[@JCustomFab]

60 gallon is what I have, but you could go smaller if you don't mind waiting.

[@patm95]

@@JCustomFab cool. Thank you!