ColoradoDoug
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I'm looking at a used Quincy QR25 5hp (325) 80 gallon compressor. Looks to be in very good condition for $1000 (talked down). Is this a good deal?
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Good Buy??? (Quincy QR25)
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ColoradoDoug
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Sorry I was in a rush before. No apparent leaks, original paint, born in 1987.
e30bradley
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no idea if thats a good deal or not but post some pictures up!
GeorgiaHybrid
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It's not a great deal but you already know what that compressor is. I am partial to them myself (have one in my garage). Does this one have the spin on oil filter option? If yes, I would probably buy it if in good shape but I would check one thing. Turn the compressor off and drain all of the air out of the tank and then turn the compressor back on. If you hear a loud knock that goes away after a little pressure has built up, the rod bearing or wrist pin is worn.
For some reason, the only time I have heard that knock is under no pressure on an empty tank. If you hear it, it will take a rebuild to fix and will lower the price quite a bit.
For some reason, the only time I have heard that knock is under no pressure on an empty tank. If you hear it, it will take a rebuild to fix and will lower the price quite a bit.
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ColoradoDoug
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no idea if thats a good deal or not but post some pictures up!
I don't have pictures of it to post. I have seen it, and want to go back to look again and wheel and deal some more.
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ColoradoDoug
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It's not a great deal but you already know what that compressor is. I am partial to them myself (have one in my garage). Does this one have the spin on oil filter option? If yes, I would probably buy it if in good shape but I would check one thing. Turn the compressor off and drain all of the air out of the tank and then turn the compressor back on. If you hear a loud knock that goes away after a little pressure has built up, the rod bearing or wrist pin is worn.
For some reason, the only time I have heard that knock is under no pressure on an empty tank. If you hear it, it will take a rebuild to fix and will lower the price quite a bit.
I will check this while I go back to look at it, thanks. Yes, it does have the spin on oil filter.
mossyboy6
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Hurry up and buy that thing before I do Doug.
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ColoradoDoug
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More info...it was a "back up" compressor for since 1995 until 2010. It hasn't been on since, but has had the delaer do a PM on it. They replaced one valve and an unloader, changed the oil and filter.
pcmeiners
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Generally you can tell a good bit from the paint condition of the unit, if it has the original paint; check the tank date, visual inspection through the large ports would be best; if the unit has been repainted, there is generally something to hide. If it was a backup compressor, rarely used I would definitely pay a grand for it if it is the same power requirement as you have; would I trust what a(ny) dealer tells me, never.
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ColoradoDoug
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Tank date is 1987.
fflintstone
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Around here, that price would be high, but Quincy’s are hard to find used. I bought mine for $400 but it had some damage and it took $100 in parts to make functional. I was very sad when mine burned to a crisp, but life goes on. Whatever you spend on a compressor plan on spending at least a $100 more for a regulator and filter.
GeorgiaHybrid
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If it has a spin on oil filter and is in good shape, I would probably buy it at that price. You will never need another compressor unless you have a problem like fflintstone..