Recent content by clightle

The Makita big MAC was on my list of possible compressors when I purchased my Rigid Tristack several years ago. If I remember I think I chose the Rigid because I found a cheap used Rigid that needed the reed valves replaced (which were available at the time). The new Makita was about 2.5x the...

It looks like you could braze or jbweld the housing back, and possibly jewelry the piston sleeve to repair this item. The Fornax CAT knockoff that I purchased is pretty much meeting my expectations. There is a cage around the compressor that would help protect the compressor against damage...

Thanks again for your input which helped contribute to my decision

Thank you for all of your input. I ended up ordering a CAT knock off(Fornax) from Amazon for $103.99. It claims to be a 1.2 hp 2.1 scfm at 90, max 125psi. This will be significantly less capacity than my old rigid, but the trade off in portability I believe outweighs the capacity (or should I...

What do you mean by "they use a different style of compressor head"? From the parts diagram on Jack small engine repair website it appears to be a 2 piston double reedvalve (one on Inlet to piston and one on outlet..this site calls it gassing plate valve) setup with a balancing tube for both...

What do you mean by "they use a different style of compressor head"? From the parts diagram on Jack small engine repair website it appears to be a 2 piston double reedvalve (one on Inlet to piston and one on outlet..this site calls it gassing plate valve) setup with a balancing tube for both...

After this comment, I started opening my search to lubed compressors also. I know they have some issues with starting while cold. The last one of these I had was a 5 wheeled compressor. I didn't care for it being so top heavy, resulting in it falling over when I pulled the hose....due to the...

Thank you for this information about capacity in practical use terms.

I checked on the price of parts from some online retail, and they seem expensive for the replacement piston rings (they look to be a ptfe compound (teflon). I always have a tendency to buy higher than my needs in quality and capacity, but I have to balance that out slightly with the current...

I have seen many knock off in my research, but am unsure if they have direct replacement parts (I know some of the Honda gas engine clones are very close to original Hondas and have heard parts are interchangeable) Occasionally I will use a die grinder, needle gun, or cut off wheel, but could...

My rigid tri stack compressor failed to generate more than 70 psi recently. I tore it down and found the reed valve is broke. Replacement Parts aren't available and the piston seal and head gaskets need replaced, again parts aren't available(although I could find solutions for the gaskets). I...