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I think that’s it. Most of our family are farmers and there are a lot of bush hogs around here. Not sure why they would want a square adapter to a socket like that?

Does anyone know what this tool was made for or who made it? It is a socket, 1-1/2” or 1-7/16” but I’ve never seen a socket with a square boss on it like this. It has been in our family for a long time but we don’t know anything about what it was for or where it came from. Markings are “SMF”...

I’ve got a Porter Cable with a 120v motor. 5.5 scfm, 150 psi, 30 gallon tank. It will run an air impact but not continuously. Air ratchet, nail gun, spray gun are not a problem.

I’d get rid of that and buy something else I believe. You’d need a new compressor and a pressure switch at minimum and who knows what else.

I did a similar project once, got a used 5hp motor from a motor shop for around $50 and a Harbor Freight compressor, https://www.harborfreight.com/145-psi-5-hp-twin-cylinder-air-compressor-pump-67698.html . Did the whole job for around $300. Wasn't bad for a 17 CFM compressor but you will need...

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Found it on Amazon. It is a new tank, has some minor paint defects and was thus discounted. Got the engine and compressor moved over yesterday and it works great.

Problem solved, found a new surplus tank. Thanks everyone.

I have recently purchased a 2003 model Rol-Air 4090HK17 air compressor (Honda GX160 5.5 hp gas engine). I discovered today that it has a pinhole leak in the tank, from lack of maintenance I suspect. Does anyone have any ideas on how to repair the leak or better yet know where I could find a...