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Title: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 30, 2020, 10:47:54 AM: A friend of mine called asking if I needed something to tinker with while out of work.

He says the compressor motor runs, says it only builds so much air and that amount of air won’t run any tools of fill up any tube/tire of any sort.

Via previous conversation I need to replace this part.

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Subsequently I also need to replace the little brass fitting that goes into the side to pressurize the switch also. Oops I broke the tab off .

Suggestions on where to look for said parts?

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: wyorunner on November 30, 2020, 02:40:19 PM: Lowe’s/home despot was always a go to for brass fittings. Also, if that is the overpressure relief valve, I think Lowe’s carries those in their air compressor section.
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 01:21:58 PM: Ok I have sourced a new valve, I have installed it and ran for forty min. No more pressure on the tank over 60psi.

Next suggestion?

Bad motor?
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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 01, 2020, 02:20:56 PM: I doubt its the motor. Probably in the compressor head. Either rings on the piston or the reed valves in the head.

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 02:28:42 PM: Quote from: TexasRedNeck on December 01, 2020, 02:20:56 PM
I doubt its the motor. Probably in the compressor head. Either rings on the piston or the reed valves in the head.

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Are these things worth looking at do ya think? I’m in the comp about $45 bucks with brass fittings now.

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Sammconn on December 01, 2020, 02:47:57 PM: Pop the head off to look at the valves. Could be gunked up and not sealing well.
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 03:01:04 PM: I can do that easy enough. Please hold

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 03:07:55 PM: Well never having takin one of these apart before. This looks problematic for sure

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 01, 2020, 03:17:43 PM: Hopefully parts are available

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 03:24:45 PM: Found a rebuild kit for $125 new position, looks like a new sleeve for the unit

What do the masses say? With it for a oil less Colman ?

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 03:30:55 PM: The bother next will be the tank, I tapped on it here and there and it doesn’t sound hollow but ya never really know

Rebuild the head then the tank pops. My thoughts anyway

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Nate on December 01, 2020, 07:38:12 PM: Give it a shot?!

Whats the worst that can happen? You got a free a.c., it needs some work, you either fix it or dont, but at least you get the knowledge from doing it?
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Nate on December 01, 2020, 07:39:16 PM: Besides.....you never told us how big the tank is, the cfm, etc.....
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 07:58:33 PM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201202/0d7c9b5368949fbe4b088082efe29eef.jpg)
It’s definitely not a big boy but it would work ok for what I need

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 08:00:00 PM: As far as the cfm, im not sure. The more I use air for is tires and the occasional air tool here and there

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2020, 08:22:36 PM: Buy a new compressor head from Eaton compressors and never buy another. I would bet that tank is fine and will last a long time.

https://eatoncompressor.com/product/3hp-air-compressor-pump-13-cfm/
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 08:58:08 PM: Gosh dang I don’t think they have a motor small enough for this little motor to turn.

I can see if I can source a new motor too. Hadn’t thought of that

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2020, 09:05:34 PM: Quote from: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2020, 08:58:08 PM
Gosh dang I don’t think they have a motor small enough for this little motor to turn.

I can see if I can source a new motor too. Hadn’t thought of that

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What motor do you have? Tractor supply or the last one I bought off Amazon I believe .

Retract that, the last one I bought was a monster rebuilt by that guy in Iowa. The smaller ones were from tractor supply or Amazon (couple hp units)
Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 02, 2020, 07:33:54 AM: https://mastertoolrepair.com/portable-oilfree-directdrive-electric-air-compressor-parts-bla0602112-p-759489.html?osCsid=8p2orrkvmiq6g7pci8gh7l2sc9

https://mastertoolrepair.com/piston-kit-048-0114-p-2592.html?osCsid=8p2orrkvmiq6g7pci8gh7l2sc9

Good little unit for what you are using it for.

Parts are available..

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Title: Re: Cheapo air compressor (free)
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 02, 2020, 09:21:28 AM: Same website I found, With parts for that piston. Cryin shame they didn’t make that rubber gasket removable. Go from 125 to 10 real fast lol

I’m still debating. Today I see if I can get the drain valve off and see what falls out of that tank

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