air compressor

[Guest5979]

Has this happend to any of you guys
i was doing some sanding with a da sander and my compressor stopped filling the tank and just kept running.
i did have a box sitting on top of it so it got hot and started to melt the shroud.
so what do you guys think repairable or am i S O L
Looks like some old school hand sanding on some fresh filler.
Robert

 

[steve l]

Just my opinion....

Depending on the age of the compressor, I would see it as an opportunity to upgrade.....

 

[coilover]

It kinda depends on what compressor you have. If it's one with an aluminum pump it's probably light duty and replacing might be as cheap as repairing. More than likely it's a broken/stuck reed valve so google or go to ebay with the model and/or serial number and see what a new reed valve plate would run. You will also need gaskets. If it is a cast iron pump unit then it's definitely worth repairing.

 

[Guest5979]

fixed it

It kinda depends on what compressor you have. If it's one with an aluminum pump it's probably light duty and replacing might be as cheap as repairing. More than likely it's a broken/stuck reed valve so google or go to ebay with the model and/or serial number and see what a new reed valve plate would run. You will also need gaskets. If it is a cast iron pump unit then it's definitely worth repairing.

yup thats what it was the reed valve broken and worn/overheated gasket
found the part put it back together and it worked. I think the next time i run it hard i will point a small fan at it.
thanks guys for pointers and you tube made the repair easy.
Robert