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Truckbert-CS · 05-29-2010, 09:18 AM

I have an older ingersol rand compressor. Just the other day I noticed an excess amount of oil blowing out of my cut off tool.

I checked at the regulator on the tank and that would spit oil when I opened the release valve.

So I guess I'll have to replace the compressor. Any Ideas? Should I just replace the pump or the whole thing?

Thanks,

TW

cdowns · 05-29-2010, 09:43 AM

replace the pump// the hoses aren't any good now for spraying paint either,you'd never get all the oil out of them. but they'd b ok for using most air tools// the tank is a 50/50 thing depends how much oil is in it but it could b a problem in the future

cableguy0 · 05-29-2010, 04:37 PM

so long as the tank is good. Theres no reason to not just replace the pump. You can get a better pump in the process and still be a ton cheaper than getting a new compressor.As said replace the lines and leave the tank drain open for as long as you can to get the oil out.

Truckbert-CS · 05-29-2010, 06:52 PM

I checked a few prices for pumps on line and that is the least expensive route.

I guess I'll try that. Thanks for the advice.

TW

cableguy0 · 05-29-2010, 09:13 PM

While your doing it just make sure you get the highest scfm rating you can find. That is the volume of air the pump produces. more volume= less run time and a larger variety of tools you can run. Paint sprayers are notorious for being air hogs as well as da sanders etc. The higher scfm rating makes all the difference in the world.

mbgmike · 05-30-2010, 09:36 AM

You can rebuild the compressor their is no pump

**truckdude239** · 05-30-2010, 03:23 PM

truck the old ingersol rand compressors are hard to kill we picked one up for work for 300 buxs and it had to have the heads rebuilt on them but it kills but for what we do here at work our was an 30t compressor

mbgmike · 06-01-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckdude239

truck the old ingersol rand compressors are hard to kill we picked one up for work for 300 buxs and it had to have the heads rebuilt on them but it kills but for what we do here at work our was an 30t compressor

Thats light

We are doing a 10 cylinder Dresser that puts out 55,000 psi

05-29-2010, 09:18 AM	#1
Truckbert-CS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 43	Air compressor spewing oil I have an older ingersol rand compressor. Just the other day I noticed an excess amount of oil blowing out of my cut off tool. I checked at the regulator on the tank and that would spit oil when I opened the release valve. So I guess I'll have to replace the compressor. Any Ideas? Should I just replace the pump or the whole thing? Thanks, TW

05-29-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Air compressor spewing oil replace the pump// the hoses aren't any good now for spraying paint either,you'd never get all the oil out of them. but they'd b ok for using most air tools// the tank is a 50/50 thing depends how much oil is in it but it could b a problem in the future __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 05-29-2010 at 09:45 AM.

05-29-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Air compressor spewing oil so long as the tank is good. Theres no reason to not just replace the pump. You can get a better pump in the process and still be a ton cheaper than getting a new compressor.As said replace the lines and leave the tank drain open for as long as you can to get the oil out. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-29-2010, 06:52 PM	#4
Truckbert-CS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 43	Re: Air compressor spewing oil I checked a few prices for pumps on line and that is the least expensive route. I guess I'll try that. Thanks for the advice. TW

05-29-2010, 09:13 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Air compressor spewing oil While your doing it just make sure you get the highest scfm rating you can find. That is the volume of air the pump produces. more volume= less run time and a larger variety of tools you can run. Paint sprayers are notorious for being air hogs as well as da sanders etc. The higher scfm rating makes all the difference in the world. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-30-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Air compressor spewing oil You can rebuild the compressor their is no pump

05-30-2010, 03:23 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Air compressor spewing oil truck the old ingersol rand compressors are hard to kill we picked one up for work for 300 buxs and it had to have the heads rebuilt on them but it kills but for what we do here at work our was an 30t compressor __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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