I transported a used 60 gal 2 stage on its side ( in a pickup ) due to being top heavy. Disconnected air line to tank ( don't want oil in tank - painting issues ). Fired it up and it is blowing an oil mist into a rag. Sprayed 1/2 can brakleen into intake while running, still getting oil mist. I have a Quincy single stage that does not blow oil mist. Any suggestions?
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Oil in air.
- Thread starter OhioRandy
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clinebarger
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Does it have a Aftercooler/s? Oil may have gotten in the AC?
I know it's too late now....But drain the oil before transporting a compressor on it's side.
I know it's too late now....But drain the oil before transporting a compressor on it's side.
Hammer1963
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There are products for cleaning A/C lines and systems that are made for this job. While I have not used it for what you are needing it for, I would think that it would work in the same manner
You allowed the compressor crankcase oil to seep into the piston chamber and then it blew oil into the lines and tank when you started it. Spraying brake clean in the intake is like spraying it into your car's carburetor (not good to lube your top end with).
Make sure your oil level is good on the compressor and just run it lots. You can buy oil filters for the air lines too. You could disconnect the air line in front of the tank and run it to blow oil out or the compressor top end.
Make sure your oil level is good on the compressor and just run it lots. You can buy oil filters for the air lines too. You could disconnect the air line in front of the tank and run it to blow oil out or the compressor top end.