Recent content by xekon

The pump case has a good amount of sludge, will be cleaning it out real good. I hydro tested the tank to 300 PSI it did not loose any pressure after several hours, seems good, but I am planning to recondition the tank using a method similar to this:

I have 240volt all the way to the motor now.... AND IT WORKS! The problem was with the plug end that came with it, it was all rusty and corroded when I took it apart, I snipped it back a bit and put a brand new plug end on it. Next I will be inspecting the pump, hopefully have it up and going...

Thanks! I just measured the voltage after the magnetic starter, did not think to check the voltage since you can hear the thump when it engages. I am only seeing 40 volts, so I check where the power enters the magnetic starter, still only 40 volts, then I checked at the outlet of the safety...

After making sure the capacitors were not shorted, and appeared to take a charge, I did try running the electric motor after repairing the magnetic starter, but it does not spin, I could try giving the fan on the back of the motor a spin but I'm honestly not even sure which way it is supposed to...

I recently picked up a Quincy 325 ROC 12, it came with a 5hp Leeson, and even the fused safety shut off switch and magnetic motor starter. Both the pump and the motor spin over fine. The magnetic motor starter made a lot of awful noise, rattle and buzz, I took it apart and cleaned it and now...

I have done a lot of reading, for people that still end up with water in their tank because of insufficient cooling often the result of a small tank/compressor. Ideally you would just get a bigger compressor, especially if there's a chance you will need the compressor for future jobs and its...

How has your setup been doing for you @Menifee Valley Speed Shop Very clean looking install. I am also considering a Hayden 1290, What Fan is that your using, it seems to be the perfect size, and appears to have nice metal blades on it. Any problems with the flexible stainless braided line...

Not my video, but I found this:

Hey guys, I am getting ready to buy my first vice, I am an auto mechanic and until now I have been using grandpas tools and garage. (renting his home) We are moving now and I will need to buy all of my own tools. reading over this thread the most popular seem to be yost, parker, reed...