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It appears the pc broke where a nut tightens the line to it?
I would take off that aluminum pc that is broken & see if it can be threaded , or if the head is, or can be threaded . failing that make a new flange that can be threaded or a pipe ****** welded to it .

what model is the pump and/or compressor
 
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It appears the pc broke where a nut tightens the line to it?
I would take off that aluminum pc that is broken & see if it can be threaded , or if the head is, or can be threaded . failing that make a new flange that can be threaded or a pipe ****** welded to it .

what model is the pump and/or compressor
Thank you. I included the label but Couldn't get anywhere with it in my searches.
 

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Disassemble the broken piece and give us some pictures of where it goes together.

Your last image shows the model of the electric motor, not the model of the compressor. Look for a model number on the big sticker (the sticker with "cambell-hausfell professional" on it). If you can find the compressor's model number, we can help you find a user manual and/or parts.
 
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Disassemble the broken piece and give us some pictures of where it goes together.

Your last image shows the model of the electric motor, not the model of the compressor. Look for a model number on the big sticker (the sticker with "cambell-hausfell professional" on it). If you can find the compressor's model number, we can help you find a user manual and/or parts.
Thank you ….i found it in very small print. Looks like DK188400AV.
 
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Thanks for finding that. It sits atop our portable welding cart. Works just fine except for that one crucial part that leaks in a BIG way. It would be nice to find a replacement part.
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Take it apart.
im thinking that was originally pressed in or pressed in with an O ring.

im guessing that the vibration has killed its fit or the Oring has died.

worse case you make a new piece

best case you can tap that for pipe threads and use a brass compression fitting
 

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Take it apart.
im thinking that was originally pressed in or pressed in with an O ring.

im guessing that the vibration has killed its fit or the Oring has died.

worse case you make a new piece

best case you can tap that for pipe threads and use a brass compression fitting
Yes, i found an o-ring deep inside and I will go back down to the shoo and take pictures Of this fitting. The hired help were worthless methheads-good riddance.
 
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Google doesn't think that's the model number of the compressor. Is there anything engraved onto the compressor case?
Right on the tank, to the right of the word compressor, is this model number. The stuff on the white tag is the motor info. That is all I have.
 

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SURELY i can make a gasket fabricate a similar junction
 

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This might be to part you need;

ST085200AV

It's shown here (different part number);


You can download some diagrams but it doesn't show part numbers. The above site says the ferrule is part number #01AF4F but other sites list it as ST085200AV.

 
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This might be to part you need;

ST085200AV

It's shown here (different part number);


You can download some diagrams but it doesn't show part numbers. The above site says the ferrule is part number #01AF4F but other sites list it as ST085200AV.

What holds it in place?
 

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What holds it in place?
Based on the diagram it's a friction fit. Personally, I would just convert over to standard parts that don't wear out. I would see if a fitting would go into the silver part (tap a thread) and then attach the copper tube (depending on the fitting) with either a ring and compression nut or a flare nut.
 
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Based on the diagram it's a friction fit. Personally, I would just convert over to standard parts that don't wear out. I would see if a fitting would go into the silver part (tap a thread) and then attach the copper tube (depending on the fitting) with either a ring and compression nut or a flare nut.
Ye, i was thinking about this all day. Friction fit hold 120 psi…what a headache. A standard parts solution would be a more conventional fix. Now i need to see what would work.
 
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Ye, i was thinking about this all day. Friction fit hold 120 psi…what a headache. A standard parts solution would be a more conventional fix. Now i need to see what would work.
Looking at later model CH compressors show that they went to a ring/compression nut set up.
 
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Will this be a tall order to find a replacement to fit here?
 

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If that was mine, and I realize I am repeating myself... I would see if I could tap the head to an NPT size, or make a manifold flange with an NPT thread or thread welded to it .
I guess it depends on tools on hand and experience tho.
what is the size of the hole in the head ?
 

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It looks like the tube was supposed to have both an o-ring and a snap ring to hold it in place. You might consider just tapping the part for something like an NTP to compression adapter. Ideally I would tap the opening in the head but if you don't have a spare head gasket, you might try tapping that elbow.

Something like this CH part
Union Fitting 3/8 NPT X 1/2 Compression Fits Campbell Hausfeld ST159001AV
 
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If that was mine, and I realize I am repeating myself... I would see if I could tap the head to an NPT size, or make a manifold flange with an NPT thread or thread welded to it .
I guess it depends on tools on hand and experience tho.
what is the size of the hole in the head ?
Ah, this finally sunk in! Tap the head so something like this would fit it.
Brilliant. I will have to break out the calipers.
 

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This is the problem.
Looking at your earlier pictures it seems like the elbow needs a matting part with an o ring and a clip that locks to the grove inside of the elbow. This makes me think the problem is your copper tube, not the elbow part.

This is also why I think tapping either the elbow or head to accept the npt to compression fitting I linked earlier would solve the issue. The head might already be tapped. My CH pump's intake was setup to accept air filters via an npt thread and the flat gasketted thing with 2 bolts (like your elbow).
 
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Looking at your earlier pictures it seems like the elbow needs a matting part with an o ring and a clip that locks to the grove inside of the elbow. This makes me think the problem is your copper tube, not the elbow part.

This is also why I think tapping either the elbow or head to accept the npt to compression fitting I linked earlier would solve the issue. The head might already be tapped. My CH pump's intake was setup to accept air filters via an npt thread and the flat gasketted thing with 2 bolts (like your elbow).
Definitely not already tapped.
 
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Looking at your earlier pictures it seems like the elbow needs a matting part with an o ring and a clip that locks to the grove inside of the elbow. This makes me think the problem is your copper tube, not the elbow part.

This is also why I think tapping either the elbow or head to accept the npt to compression fitting I linked earlier would solve the issue. The head might already be tapped. My CH pump's intake was setup to accept air filters via an npt thread and the flat gasketted thing with 2 bolts (like your elbow).
I am psyched to get in this when we get back from Lake Placid…. Thanks!
 
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Parts breakdown shows only an o-ring. Put a new silicone o-ring in there and call it good. There must be a groove up inside that fitting.




I was able to measure the business end of this fitting and it is 33/64”. It would be lovely to tap this for a compression fitting citation‘s link above….. but CH used an ”O” ring for the connection it appears. Seems leaky…..
 
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the drill size for 3/8 NPT is 37/64ths
your fitting is 4/64ths (or 1/16 ) smaller ( I assume the 33/64 is ID measurement) . being aluminum it should tap OK with the smaller diameter. worst case you can drill it to the proper size .
 
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