Recent content by Resnatron

One other thing. When the motor starts it sounds like the belts slip for just a second. Don't know if this matters but thought I should mention it.

Ok, here is where I am on this issue. I took all four "caps" off of the head and looked at the valves. They all seem to be in good shape so I replaced the O-rings on the caps and put them back on the head. There is a tube running from one of the low pressure valves (big piston) down to the...

Hey, thanks for the tip. I'll check that out as soon as I can. As for the sheaves, it has a double pulley on it.

Well, it is a 5 HP, 1725 RPM Baldor motor. Model L1430T, Frame 184T. If that helps. As far as sheaves, well, I wouldn't know a sheave if it bit me. But, yes, I believe it is probably a heat related issue, just don't have any idea what.

Thanks for the reply! I have checked the air filter input and it is not clogged. I did turn the compressor over by hand when I replaced the motor and it seemed to turn over freely, or you know, as freely as it should I guess. I don't currently have access to an AC clamp-on ammeter.

Hi guys, Brand new guy here but I think this board is pretty cool. To be honest, I found it looking for answers to my compressor issues and signed up to see if anybody could help. I bought a used Kellogg Compair 335TV about 4 years ago and absolutely love it! It works (or worked) like a...