Jun 7, 2017 · I've seen the 3.x HP units used for painting there was so much paint dust and such a poor air filter the inside of the pump was coated with pink dust (what color apparently the PO …

Oct 28, 2008 · This is mostly directed to sewerzuk, however anyone with experience is more than welcome to reply. Have you burned synthetic motor oil, and has it caused any issues? The …

Jan 5, 2011 · The big difference is that these tanks/vessles are required, by the DOT, to be hydrostatically tested to a pressure of 5/3 the operating pressure every 5 years. Part of a …

Oct 20, 2011 · My dad said I can Have an Old Air Compressor that my grandpa (and dad) built for him to use. It needs a tank, he used it direct to a hose to air up tires. It's a Old cast iron oil lube …

Jul 8, 2019 · Some (very little) air out of oil fill, normal the crankcase displaces the same as the compressor, Lots of air: broken/seized/missing rings or a cracked piston.

Jan 15, 2026 · Multiple oil flushes as in 1) do an oil flush 2) change oil and filter 3) repeat steps 1 and 2 until oil comes out clean. I've also done a compression test and it passed with flying …

Aug 13, 2023 · Compressor was 1857 service kit for 500 hours was 200. Comes with air filters and oil filters. Machine oddly was shipped with oil in it shipping china to my nearest port was …

Sep 5, 2012 · Air compressor accessory recommendations I just bought an used 2 stage, Quincy QT5, 60 gallon, for $500. Which was full asking price. I was meaning to talk him down to $450, …

Jan 24, 2015 · Exactly - the pressure right at the gun when the gun is running is what is important. And I disagree with the above poster that you don't need high-flow fittings with this size of …

Aug 26, 2018 · My air compressor is Champion R-15 2-stage splash lubricated with a 1725 RPM 5 HP 230V single phase electric motor (3 capacitor start) on a 184T Frame. This setup is …