Recent content by redmondjp

It's definitely a Quincy pump, it's single-stage (so in the 2xx model family). From your ID tag, I am pretty sure that the "222" is the Quincy model number, and the "3" is the Record of Change or "ROC", while the "3 X 3" is for a 3" bore piston with a 3" stroke. Quincy no longer makes this...

Not necessarily; notice that this motor has a built-in thermal overload on it. This could be kicking in (and should be at the amperages quoted) in order to protect the motor. Now, what is causing this? It could be overloaded externally (pump taking more power to turn than it should), or the...

This only works if your ambient air temperature is 50-55 degrees F or higher. My dehumidifier doesn't even turn on the compressor if it's under 55 deg. F (prevents it from freezing up). In my unheated garage where I live, this won't do me much good for 6-8 months of the year. My nice drill...

At 900rpm with a true 5HP motor, you can get a bit over 18ACFM at 175psi, at least with the modern-day 325 pump. Likely a bit more if you are running at a lower pressure.

Bzzzt, sorry . . . Most of these engines utilize a tapered output shaft that directly engages the generator rotor. In order to make it a useful motor for another application, you're looking at replacing the crankshaft. That kills the deal unless someone needs it for another generator.

I have a four-drawer fireproof file cabinet that I got for free. Empty, it weighs at least 800 lbs and possibly closer to 1000 lbs. It took two comealongs and straps to pull it up into the back of my pickup truck. It would be ideal for storing lithium ion tool batteries in (I currently have a...

If you are working on generators, you absolutely must watch James Condon on YouTube. You will learn everything you need to know about repairing generators. He goes through checking windings, regulators, he does a soup-to-nuts job showing you how to test everything and how to fix it. Here is...

Before recently obtaining the pliers shown at the top of this thread, I would use a cold chisel, at the proper angle, which usually will get the cap moving a bit so larger devices can get behind the lip in order to apply more force to the cap. Very minimal damage if you are careful.

If you don't have a lot of space and are starting out, I wouldn't rule out a "portable" table saw either. I used to poo-poo them, but then met several contractors who pretty much only use them (because of the portability, and they build entire houses). They take up less space, can be moved...

What did not evaporate is the heavier distillates that won't easily ignite in a carbureted small engine. You can take "flat" gas like this, pour it onto the ground, and put a flame onto it and it won't ignite. Try it (with a very small amount of fuel). If it doesn't instantly light, it's bad...

Below is a picture of how my 1990-era Quincy 325 came from the factory; it has the water separator after the aftercooler, and before the tank. Both the water separator and the tank have auto drains on them (not sure if I will keep those active or not; I don't use that much air and I hate the...

I'm working on the non-inverter model of that Champion generator now, with about 15 hours of use on it (is probably 2-3 years old now). Whatever you do, keep the sides open for cooling. Despite a clean carburetor, on fresh gasoline it lopes with only 3KW of load on it, which smooths out when...

Eagle 2.5 gallon with a flexible steel spout. Buy once, cry once, use it and pass it onto your grandkids...

First, check for a loose belt (I know, it doesn't make any sense, but having been on this forum long enough I have seen a loose belt cause this type of issue). Second, I would open up the cover on the top of the motor and inspect the exterior condition of the capacitor(s) to see if it is...

I'm with the others above - I picked up a Mag77 (the red-handled one) that has this same issue, and it's a partially-shorted armature. When I looked up how much the armature costs several years ago, I shelved it (literally). Maybe if I come across another saw that is cosmetically beat that I...