Recent content by The Cobbler

I can't imagine having a work shop an hour away from my home. I commend you for that dedication .

maybe something here that I'm not understanding :headscrat . the easiest way is a pressure switch to operate the mag start. if your current one doesn't have an unloader, get one that does. or wire an appropriate normally open ASCO RED HAT solenoid to it so when the compressor is pumping the...

concentrate the heat on the sleeve , get in & out quickly so to speak and you should be OK. but the warranty is limited to the value of this post , which is zero!

it probably has a foam gasket between it & the motor that needs a bit of persuasion

there's holes in the die cast hub that retains the springs, and 3/8" socket extensions fit perfectly . and they will retain it in a chosen position by setting one strategically placed extension against a solid surface

A typical thread where people come and ask for help, they are offered good options, yet they continue to not heed the given advise ,and still keep coming back ...

typically you use 3/8" round bars in the spring clamp & turn it then peg it to a surface. but I suggest you watch some videos . and it can be vary dangerous if you goof up.

a pic or 2 would help, but normally you would take the tension off the cables by rotating the shaft and then do your work , as in remove the brackets and replace the rollers. but fooling with the spring & cables can be dangerous if you're not careful

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I agree on an entire new bearing. but I doubt this thing will be used much at all, perhaps a bronze bushing would be able to be sourced cheaper .

the motor alone is worth more than you paid for the unit... ( I know it was free)

you'll find the capacitor(s) under here also have you confirmed 240 volts at the motor?

could be a bad start capacitor or bad centrifugal start switch. the capacitor could be under a domed shaped cup on the motor or under a plastic housing. the start switch will be under the bell end of the motor . some pics or a model number would help

I think this thread is done. I'll leave it up to @Ryan if he thinks differently

No, there is a thread on it here as noted above . it was scammers that were banned quickly