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**Palf70Step** · 01-16-2012, 12:57 PM

Alright, my shop's air compressor quit pumping on me.

Compressor is a single stage unit (5 Hp Harbor Freight Chicago Pneumatic) with 5 Hp 220 motor on a 60 gal tank. The original stuff that was on the tank went out in 2009 so I got a new motor and compressor. It ran fine till this morning, when I heard the sound change coming from it.

Tank is holding the air that it has, so I think the switches and the little ball valve thingie are good.

Compressor turns freely. Oil had no particles that I could see in it.

Air filters are clean

What and how do I check the thing to see if I need another compressor or just some small pieces?

Thanks guys.

01-16-2012, 12:57 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,490	CRUD--Need Help with Air Compressor Alright, my shop's air compressor quit pumping on me. Compressor is a single stage unit (5 Hp Harbor Freight Chicago Pneumatic) with 5 Hp 220 motor on a 60 gal tank. The original stuff that was on the tank went out in 2009 so I got a new motor and compressor. It ran fine till this morning, when I heard the sound change coming from it. Tank is holding the air that it has, so I think the switches and the little ball valve thingie are good. Compressor turns freely. Oil had no particles that I could see in it. Air filters are clean What and how do I check the thing to see if I need another compressor or just some small pieces? Thanks guys. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-16-2012 at 01:02 PM.