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Im using a water filter, I'll get some pics up soon, waiting on some parts.

Im in the middle of installing a Hayden 1260 condenser on my Champion air compressor. My main concern is if Im putting it too close to the pump flywheel. Right now I have it about 1" to 1.5" away from the flywheel, its not going to hit the condenser but will there be any issues with airflow? Not...

Dang, Im considering a new Saylor Beall myself and this does make one have doubts. For what its worth I have an old Champion R15 pump that Im rebuilding and I also have some vertical lines in my freshly honed cylinder with new rings. Not sure what it is as it obviously has fresh oil and yet Im...

Great job. I'm planing on doing the same setup and you just make it easier for me. Just not sure if I'll use the 1260 or 1290 cooler. And please do report back, I'm sure many would like to hear how well this design works.

If mine fails with a pin hole leak than I would be ecstatic. Im just worried about the ones that explode but that seems to happen when they are over pressured. Mine looks like this one and this is the one I'd replace it with, I can save $100 if I buy it w/o the top plate. Im going to try to get...

Well I got most of the rust out, heres a couple pics of what came out. Seems like quite a bit of rust, I need to get the inspection plugs out, any tricks to getting them out? I will be borrowing a friends boroscope in the next couple of days. Got my 5hp Baldor single phase motor hooked up and...

That's a great deal for that tank but I do prefer a horizontal. I started cleaning it out yesterday and did manage to get a lot of rust coming out. I should know more by tmmrw. Anyhow, can someone recommend a sealer for the inside of the tank? Saw a YouTube video and the guy used a red Krylin...

I appreciate the info. This one is a horizontal and I actually prefer it because it's much easier to move. I'll assess it after I clean it out and try to post some pics.

Well I just purchased a used Falcon 80 gallon 5hp air compressor. Its looks as good as new from the outside (stamped 1993) but after I drained it, about 5-6 gallons of water came out and ofcourse some rust. Now this thing had air in it when I checked it out (150 psi) but after reading a few...

Haha Drivesitfar, they dont call it sunny San Diego for nothin.... Actually its supposed to rain this weekend, we need it! I'll be posting a new thread here soon, got a air compressor dilemma that needs to be solved. You guys have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Well I finally had to sign up after google sent me here many of times, haha. Seems like this is the place for us diy'ers, so I say Hi from sunny San Diego.