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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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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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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 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 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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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 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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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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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 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 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....
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01-18-21, 09:45 AM
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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 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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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 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.
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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