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07-30-23, 09:48 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I got this as a backup and we built an new shop...

I got this as a backup and we built an new shop and my other compressors and not up and running just yet. I am using this compressor as the primary one just for plasma cutting and die grinders.
It...

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02-23-21, 10:19 PM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

It is all back together. I used a pipe clamp to...

It is all back together. I used a pipe clamp to help get the belt tighter. It is now putting out 8.2 CFM that is better. Now on to my other compressor.

If you wanted to buy a two stage 175 psi 7-8...

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02-23-21, 05:56 PM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I did the home Hydro test. Filled it completely...

I did the home Hydro test. Filled it completely with water. Then used pressure washer to pressurize it.
I pressure tested it to 310 psi. it held good. With this test I would feel good at even 175...

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02-22-21, 11:52 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I know some people probably will not like this. ...

I know some people probably will not like this.
I used a magnet to clean the rust out of the compressor tank. I could see two spots where is had rusted thin.

They were ½ a dime size and a few...

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02-08-21, 08:39 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

Bad news It now it has a pin hole dripping...

Bad news

It now it has a pin hole dripping water out the bottom. Time to look for a new tank.
I am bummed about it.

...

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02-06-21, 09:10 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I did the pressure washer test. It was kind of a...

I did the pressure washer test. It was kind of a mess. I got out the pressure washer and it has not been run in a long time.
The cord would not pull to turn the motor over. I took out the spark plug...

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02-04-21, 10:00 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

The check valve was the wrong size for the top...

The check valve was the wrong size for the top pipe. I ordered the correct one. I hope to do the home hydro test in next couple days.

The motor sounds really good now much quitter. I will take a...

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02-02-21, 09:23 PM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

UPS delivered my bearings today. I clean up the...

UPS delivered my bearings today. I clean up the motor and put the new bearings in.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9189&stc=1&d=1612322570
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02-01-21, 08:01 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I let it sit over night and it is leaking air...

I let it sit over night and it is leaking air through the check valve. I found a new one on eBay $11.73 shipped it is on the way.
...

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01-31-21, 08:00 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I finally received my compressor parts. The...

I finally received my compressor parts. The unloader part was on backorder.
It is coming along nicely. I cleaned up the pressure relief valve....

Forum: Tools

01-18-21, 09:45 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I have a craftsman 6.5 HP 240 Volt direct drive...

I have a craftsman 6.5 HP 240 Volt direct drive compressor.
That thing sounds like a air plane taking off. You do not want to be in the garage working while it is running.

I really dislike it...

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01-17-21, 06:37 PM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I have the compressor apart. It does not look...

I have the compressor apart. It does not look that bad. The cylinders look great.
https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9142&stc=1&d=1610930144...

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01-17-21, 11:08 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

Now it is not putting out the CFM it should. I am...

Now it is not putting out the CFM it should. I am only getting about 2 CFM. I pulled the check valve. I was rusted up and not working very much.
I cleaned it wire brushed/sand paper. Put I very...

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01-16-21, 10:55 AM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I drained a couple gallons of water out of it....

I drained a couple gallons of water out of it. the I ran fresh water into it until it came out clean.
I put a new pressure gauge on it clean out pressure switch Temp wired the motor.
It fired right...

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01-15-21, 12:28 PM

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I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

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Posted By pinballlooking

I bought a 45 year old compressor yesterday on Market place.

https://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9137&stc=1&d=1610735114

The pump is two stage rated at 8.8 CFM. Kellogg 321TX
He said it worked 5 years ago time will tell. The wiring...

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