compressor question

[lance8614]

I have a quincy 325 that runs great and does not seem to be using or blowing oil, but recently I see oil dripping out of the big air and water filter when i open the stopcock to drain it. Could the oil I am using in my air tools somehow be gathering in the filter? Or could the intake air filter be clogged causing the compressor to **** up oily fumes from the crankcase? any help would be most appreciated, thanks

 

[The Cobbler]

sounds like worn oil rings . it won't be air tool oil and the filter would have to be plugged a ton to pull oil into the air

 

[Shoreline_]

If it runs a lot unloaded then itll pass oil. Does it have a constant run unloader? Your inlet filter would have to be very clogged for it to pull oil past the rings. I usually only see it when I put my finger over the inlet. Like that massive of a blockage.