Craftsman air compressor
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 12
From: Northeast PA
Craftsman air compressor
I have a 125psi, 1hp 12 gallon Craftsman air compressor for 14 month's now (12 month waranty..of course) worked well until now. It won't build any more than 20lbs of pressure. I have checked the reeds, they seem fine. I even pulled the piston and checked the rings and cylinder wall, they look ok. Now, when it reaches 20lbs, the air starts coming out of everywhere where it's not supposed to. I have talked to Sear's, they were no help. Does anybody have any idea what I should look @/do next.
Thanks,
hm
Thanks,
hm
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 12
From: Northeast PA
No it's not coming out there and the valve on the bottom of the tank is also closed. When the lbs hit arond 20 the air comes out of the air intake, the little hole on top of the oil cap and god know's where else.
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 12
From: Northeast PA
I had had out too and maybe that is the problem since the side of it that the air pushes aganist into the tank is nice and smooth but the other side that pushes aganist the spring seems a bit rough. I guess I'll wait till they open and see if have they any. At least that'll be a starting point.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Banned
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,706
Likes: 7
From: Woodstock, Ont , Can
There should be a check valve located at the tank fitting. Without this part working (probably gummed up and stuck) air goes in the tank and back to piston and you gain nothing. Simple clean up in 15 minutes it should be good as new.
Ron
Ron
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 12
From: Northeast PA
Well guy's...I tried cleaning, sanding and everything esle I could think of, but to no avail. So I broke down and ordered a new check valve. That's where the problem has to be, let's hope it is. So whenever it get's here I'll install it and let you know.
Thanks for the input!
hm
Well guys...I installed the new check valve. That didn't help a bit. This one is getting thrown away and I'll be @ Harbor Freight this morning buying a replacemwnt for a lot less $$$$. I know, you get what you pay for....we'll see what happens.
Thanks for the input!
hm
Well guys...I installed the new check valve. That didn't help a bit. This one is getting thrown away and I'll be @ Harbor Freight this morning buying a replacemwnt for a lot less $$$$. I know, you get what you pay for....we'll see what happens.
Last edited by yellowpearlfb; Sep 5, 2009 at 04:00 AM. Reason: Update
Trending Topics
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach
HF compressors
I bought the 4HP HF compressor about a year ago and have had zero problems with it. Kinda noisy. It has the horizontal tank and looks like the $99 2HP model but has much better specs than the vertical 3HP (more $) model. When I need more volume I hook op the tank to my old (antique) compressor, stored outside.
andygears
andygears
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
