Recent content by VKB123

Following up on this. Couldn’t live with the oil leak despite the opinions to “let it weep”! Decided to source out a new oil seal from Zoro. Shipping was more expensive than the part but was about $10USD all in! Changed the seal tonight and leak fixed! Took the time to clean everything as...

I’m on the coast so pretty much at sea level. This approach is very sensible. Thank you!

Shoot @seber! You used the p-word! My whole mantra is trying to make things perfect so you hit a nerve! The question I’m grappling with is, if the pump is working well (quiet and building air at 6.5cfm) do I even need to rebuild it? Wondering if I could just replace the oil seal (or simply...

Great story! Thanks for sharing! Built like a tank… Thanks again @Jswain for your interest and help! Super nice community!

Got it! I’ll leave it be! I’m not sure if the oil have EVER been changed by the previous owner given the appearance of the sludge I drained from the crankcase! These units must be built like a tank!

Owner’s manual says “good grade 10W30 detergent type oil”. Everywhere I read said use non-detergent SAE30 (ISO 100). That is why I sourced out the Amsoil (was hard to find at a reasonable cost!). Should I actually put in detergent oil? I’m not adverse to changing the oil seal (I’m...

Thanks guys! Not looking to spend more money refurbishing this unit than it’s worth so appreciate the honest advise! My concern is a full pump rebuild kit is still available through Pacific Air Compressors ($100USD). I believe it also comes with the oil seal. Not sure when it will no longer be...

Very tight space and didn't want to lose my fingers! I carefully removed the breather with a needle nose plier while the unit was running. I then carefully put my finger up against the empty hole. Was lightly puffing air (not blowing hard). There is definitely oil in the breather and the...

Actually, just checked again and cut out is 125psi (not 135psi). Ran the numbers again and this gives 6.5cfm. I will try the breather assessment now and report back!

From the original manual, here are the specs I found for this unit 3Z355H. Looks like it should be 9.2cfm? Does this make sense? Can you help me understand what these numbers mean? Thanks!

Okay took 3m29s (209 seconds) to fill from 0-135 psi. 20 gallon tank. According to the calculator you attached this is 7.0cfm (200L/min). Can you now tell me what this means? :) Also, now that the unit was running, here is a pic showing the oil leak. Thanks!

I’m doing it now and will report back!

Thanks for such a quick and thoughtful reply! The breather and foam filter element (in the breather) are clean. The hole at the bottom of the breather is patent. I have only used this new-to-me compressor a few times but I drain the air from the tank after each use. I have not seen or felt any...

I just purchased an electric impact for the same reason as you. I went with the Milwaukee 2962-20, M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench w/ Friction Ring. I use it with an M18 Red Lithium 5.0 Ah battery. No need for a breaker bar with this impact. Good feel and not too heavy. I put a...

Hi all. Long time lurker but only my 2nd post on GJ. Thanks for the add! Hoping for some sage air compressor advice. I picked up an old Speedaire 20 gallon hot dog air compressor from an old timer who was downsizing. He showed me it worked properly before I bought it. I only paid $50 CDN...