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So I'm in the process of rebuilding a champion vr5-8 that I got for free. I've totally dismantled the pump to clean it up and rebuild. Well today I pulled the lower tank plug and got a little glimpse of the inside and it looks a mess? scaly, rusty, sludgy :( so now I'm wondering if I should...

Have a friend that got a new welder for Christmas and will give up his 3200 with a large tank for $150 should I jump on it to just use around the house? I'm a total novice so this would be for learning and light maintenance:dunno: and machine repairs

So I thought I would take apart the auto drain and clean it up since I am waiting for the new motor to come. Well one thing led to another and I ended up pulling the whole head off after seeing this:eyecrazy:That is the high pressure exhaust valve. As you can see somewhere in its previous life...

I finally got the Champion vr5-8 that a friend of mine needed "out of his way"relocated to my garage. Now since I'm a total novice at compressors I need help on how to get it working. First on the list is a 5hp single phase motor, currently has a 3phase, So I will be busy searching for a 5hp...

I have a friend that has a Champion vr5-8 that is looking to just unload for free. I can't test it since it has the 5hp 3 phase motor. In any case it looks it fairly good condition I'll try to post pics. So my question is would I be better off just looking for another compressor that is up and...