Air Compressor Removal

[PorscheGuy997]

Hey guys,

Well, I just recently took delivery of an Ingersoll 60 gal 2 stage compressor (2340L5). Being Ingersoll, I expected the quality to be very high. We mounted it to some anti-vibration pads from Grainger and used 1/2" bolts.

The problem is that the tank has a leak - really not sure how this made it through their inspection and certification process. I had a service tech come out and he verified that the leak is bad enough that the tank must be replaced. I opted to have a new compressor, instead.

So, we need to get the old one out. I was thinking of using a small floor jack under the tank to lift the compressor off the studs. But, I just don't know. The last thing I expected was to have a tank leak...

Anyone have some other ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Valkyrie Rider]

Does it have any lift points (like for an overhead lift)? If you have an engine crane strong enough to lift it that is likely the easiest way.

 

[dwm]

I guess I'm confused; you said 1/2" bolts, I assumed those were going into female anchors. Instead you've got 1/2" studs protruding from the floor? How'd you set it on those in the first place, and why not do the same to remove it?

AS Valkyrie Rider mentions, an engine lift will do it if you've got one tall enough. Most of the weight is above the pump/motor platform.

 

[BlindViper]

Make them swap it out its not your fault!!

 

[lametec]

Just grab a hold of the top and "walk it" off the studs. Tip it so that two of the studs are clear, then rotate and set it down on the two free legs. Then repeat for the last stud.

They're not THAT top heavy, and as long as you keep it anywhere near vertical, it won't tip on you.

 

[harvero]

Just grab a hold of the top and "walk it" off the studs. Tip it so that two of the studs are clear, then rotate and set it down on the two free legs. Then repeat for the last stud.

They're not THAT top heavy, and as long as you keep it anywhere near vertical, it won't tip on you.

That's how I moved mine around.

Since you're going to tossing the unit, you might want to remove the pump and motor first.

 

[2oolhound]

I used a motorcycle lift that has a ramp that touches the floor to slide it onto, then roll it to the truck and pump it up to the pick up box height. Worked great. Maybe you can borrow one if you don't have one.

 

[KCarGuy]

I would cut and remove those studs from the floor.
I used the same square Granger pads, but I Tapped some threads into the metal plates and bolted my compressor legs right to the Rubber pads.
A compressor that big isnt going to walk around your shop/garage anyway.
and its better anti-vibration also.