Compressor RPMs?

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calstar
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Compressor RPMs?

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What is the correct rpm to run the compressor? thanks, Brian
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In 1962 the answer was "D". 1050rpm x 1.6(idler shaft ratio) = 1680 rpm

There has been more than one vintage compressor.
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