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Looks very similar to my 90s Craftsman 60 with the alum compressor. I over drove it for years with no issues. Even now it runs fine but is noisy as all HELL even mounted outside in an enclosure on with anti vibration mounts.
Same-same here JR.Mine was identical to Duane's, in fact he actually is using one of my air lines, the big one is it??I think mine was a devilbiss, but all of these came from a common manufacturer.I will say, I know of none like this model that is anywhere near as nice as Duane's!On compressors, though, Eaton is just the bomb. My V4 7.5Hp is like a supercharged 454 on steroids!Sorry for the jack, Duane, keep going...
I had an oil less and got rid if it in a few months. They are just flat out LOUD!!!!
I would be curious to know the total project cost when you are complete. That will help others determine whether this is worth pursuing compared to purchasing a new unit. I currently have a craftsman oil-less one, except I think maybe 30 gallon vertical, and it is way louder than I ever thought possible. So it would also be helpful to compare the sound output of your original unit with this rebuilt one. You could use one of the free decibel meter apps for a phone. It won't be super accurate, but the comparison between the two numbers would be useful.
and another one:
Quote from: Dustoff35 on October 07, 2014, 08:23:10 AMand another one:Are the light bulb sockets to be used as the feet of the thing???
That is sure pretty, did you inspect the inside at all?
More final assembly pics:
I wonder if I can get a fumoto valve for the compressor...
The db reading on the oil-less was 101. The reading on the Coleman-Sanborn-fresh-rebuild was 87.
At present, I have just over $500 cash into the compressor. That includes ball-valves for both the tank drain and outlet. It does not include the 3/4 inch regulator/filter unit that will be installed when the compressor is permanently placed. I do have a lot of hours into this thing...
Quote from: Dustoff35 on October 19, 2014, 09:00:11 PMI wonder if I can get a fumoto valve for the compressor...It isn't a pressure valve I think.As in the one on the oil pan of my Duramax, right?I'd say don't use it...definitely not a pressure retention valve, although it might work for a time...
Quote from: Flyin6 on October 20, 2014, 07:21:06 AMQuote from: Dustoff35 on October 19, 2014, 09:00:11 PMI wonder if I can get a fumoto valve for the compressor...It isn't a pressure valve I think.As in the one on the oil pan of my Duramax, right?I'd say don't use it...definitely not a pressure retention valve, although it might work for a time...To replace the oil plug on the crankcase of the compressor. It wouldn't be under any pressure.
That would work, but you only drain a couple times a year at most. As long as you can get to it why bother. Now an extension I can see as you never get that darn can under there in time
Duane-Beautiful job! Like the feet as inspired by Dons Square D bed mount isolators. Can't wait to see Double D project start to clutter that pristine space with frenetic modifications and restoration - don't forget to change fluids while you're at it! ;D
Shovel and axes right 6? Keeping the early morning rolling, the afternoon hours snoring, the late night hours feeling the powers.