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Originally Posted by J-Mech
Did you check the air filter? Are you sure the gauge works? If it's foggy, it may also be broken. Which gauge? There are two, one before and one after the regulator. I always remove the regulator. That way you can get full pressure when you want it. If you need a regulator for something (painting, or a nail gun) use a small regulator in line at the gun. That way you can adjust pressure right where you are working and don't have to walk back and forth to the compressor.
If you do decide to replace parts, it's more likely the reed valve (part #5) although the rings could be worn. I don't know how much the parts cost, but most of these compressors aren't worth the time.
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Air filter is removed (for testing purposes). Regulator also removed, I don't care for them for the same reasons you listed, John. As for the reed, I'll check that out tomorrow, I'm done in the shop for tonite.
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Originally Posted by olds45512
before you go ordering parts get a squirt bottle with some soapy water in it and check over the pump and and relief valve to make sure there isnt any leaks. check good around the head because when they leak it just pushes the air out instead of into the tank and it will take forever to fill.
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I'll check out the soapy water suggestion, hadn't made it that far yet. I will check the head more in depth, though, as it gets quite hot. It is clean, however, as I've checked that and air is flowing over it freely. I do say it gets hot because after a few minutes of running, I can't touch it without it getting too hot to touch. Anywho, I'll check the head gasket to make sure it isn't leaking.
My next problem is finding an outlet for these parts. After a QUICK search online, the only outlet I've found is through the vendor. I'm curious if Napa or O'Reilly carries any parts, althoug if it's a gasket I suppose I could make my own.