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    Devilbiss 220 compressor refurb.

    A pic of the valves would be helpful.
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    Curtis air compressor ?

    loos like a vary small pump. i would say a 1-2hp motor powered that at one point. It probably took a while to fill a tank of that size with that pump.
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    what doesnt stick to bondo?

    ive tried bondo over lead filler and it doesn't stick well. maybe give us some pics
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    need recommendations for engine hoist casters

    Just had a sugestion for engine hoist easy roll compromise. I did it on my crappy engine hoist that I only use for pulling stumps. I have 2 pneumatic tires on a hinge and a drawbar on the back to tow it around the yard with the lawn mower to pull stumps. just an idea. Also, to figure the...
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    moisture in unloader valve

    There is only one unloader. At one pint it had a factory unloader not sure what type but it didn't work so that is why this one is hooked up. Im not sure what the line going to the head does, its probably from the original unloader. I can't buy parts for this compressor anymore because they went...
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    moisture in unloader valve

    Ok, i took a few more pics. You can see the brass check valve coming from the pump, and on it it has the copper line running over to the side of the compressor where the pressure switch is. The pressure switch has a built in unloader valve so that is why the line runs from the check valve to the...
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    moisture in unloader valve

    Just to clear one thing up, the pressure switch itself is on a port off the side of the tank, the copper line is just for the unloader, it does not sense pressure. Also, even when the compressor is not run under heavy load, I always have this issue of moisture. Can I run a longer copper line to...
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    moisture in unloader valve

    No, I get very little moisture in the tank, and the humidity is very low, im in CT. I really don't understand where this water is coming from.
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    moisture in unloader valve

    Hows it going everyone. I got an air compressor that I have been having a problem with lately. It seems that an excessive amount of moisture is getting in the unloader valve and it never unloads by itself, I have to flip the lever manually every time it finishes unloading. When it unloads it...
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    New (to me) compressor needs work...could use some help

    the unloader vents nowhere, just into the garage.
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    compressor worth 350?

    I would say no. Talk him down to like 250, you coul get an 80 gallon for that price.
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    Compressor repair

    RTV is probably what it is. Maybe you coud put more? not too sure Or you could redo the fitting with a flare or compression fitting. Might be easier than finding that ferrul
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    Do i really need to lube my ratchets?

    If my ratchet breaks due to lack of lube, I just trade it in for a new one, it has lifetime warranty.
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    Welding Lessons?

    get some thick scrap. It is easier to learn with thicker metal like 3/16. Stick welders arent really too good for sheet metal. I will be honest though, unless you are welding thick stuff, stick welding is not going to be nearly as relevant as mig. Maybe you want to pick up a real cheap $80 one...
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    Garage Journal Bookshelf...what's on your reading list?

    summer reading for going into junior year. Must choose three books from a **** list and write some stuff about them. Not really looking forward to that. I liked catcher in the rye, that was pretty good, but man, some of them just stink.
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    contemplating snap on wrenches

    Ok. THanks for the advice. I'll keep looking. I wasn't really sure of their value because I never deal with those kind of tools, only cheap ****. As much as I like my cheap ****, im ready to upgrade. Thanks for all the inputs guys.
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    contemplating snap on wrenches

    I found a set of snap on wrenches on ebay (7-22mm) for $250. Is this a reasonable price. I wtake it that it is but can I find better deals. Right now I use harbor freight wrenches and husky sockets and stuff like that. They work well; I have done like 3 engine replacements and a frame off resto...
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    Cool Antique Workbench Found on Craigslist

    does it smell like poo. If so then it is french and not a fake
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    What's the best way to learn mechanics

    Buy a car for $400 that has many issues. Buy a service manual for that car. That manual will tell you exactly how to do everything. You might have an ok car after that. Oh yeah, and you will have to buy lots of tools. Dont try to jerry rig **** either, it will piss you off later on. Or buy a...
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    gearwrench

    gear wrench ratcheting wrneches are the ****. Also the craftsman flex head ratcheting wrenches are a bit better because they lock the flex head in place instead of loosey goosey all the time. I like their ratchets, i have one or two. I own some snap on and have a gear wrench socket set all laid...
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