[DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!

Julian Kift julian_kift at hotmail.com
Thu Jul 16 09:29:07 EDT 2015


Oh that's relief I had visions of Larry with a knife in his hand...
 
> From: dave at damardirect.com
> To: Larry at ohiotimecorp.com; steven.liebenow at att.net; detomaso at poca.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:06:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Circumlocution:
> 1. The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language. 2. Evasion in speech or writing.
> 
> Indy(never wordless)Dave
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 5:13 PM
> To: Dave; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> 
> 
> Not
> 
> L
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave [mailto:dave at damardirect.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:39 PM
> To: Larry - Ohio Time; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Uncle Larry,
> 
> You are the master of circumlocution.
> IndyDave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:25 PM
> To: Dave; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Yes my friend Dave you are really relly really the best : )
> 
> Stop over I have the perfect $60 compressor for you. It worked great when it was new. Make sure all that money is in a nice bag.
> 
> 
> Larry (loves my friends) - Cleveland
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave [mailto:dave at damardirect.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:36 PM
> To: Larry - Ohio Time; 'Julian Kift'; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Uncle Larry,
> I will ante up 20 cents on the dollar for $60.
> 
> Indy(I am old)Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:12 PM
> To: 'Julian Kift'; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Steve I have 3, 80gal, 5HP, cast iron two stage compressors for sale $300 each. Yes at that price they need some loving care.
> 
> Visit Cleveland and bring a trailer.
> 
> 
> Larry (the old stuff is the best) - Cleveland
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Julian Kift
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:04 PM
> To: steven.liebenow at att.net; De Tomaso List
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> When my splash oil Craftsman gave up I went to a two stage 175 psi industrial unit and I've been happy ever since; It's nice for it to not have to constantly run or cycle. I liken it to never hearing of anyone who complains  they built their workshop too big!
>  
> Troll Craigslist and you can usually find a used industrial/shop compressor for pennies on the dollar and the older stuff is invariably better built anyway.
>  
> Julian
>  
> Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:23:54 +0000
> From: steven.liebenow at att.net
> To: detomaso at poca.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
> 
> Was media blasting some parts this weekend, not terribly hot...perhaps high 70's low 80's and gradually, my compressor  (5HP upright 60 Gal Craftsman single stage 220V) started making a little more noise than normal.....belt squeak.....had installed a new belt a little while back...figured that was loosening up a tad...... Stopped, checked it.....seemed reasonable......continued on until finally the thing started making a lot more noise....shut it down.....and that was the last that the compressor
> turned.   Locked it up pretty good!
> Luckily I had a spare compressor from a neighbor, who failed to drain his
> tank on a regular basis, and it rusted thru on the bottom!    About the same
> age.....similar use...but I used mine more for sandblasting etc.......his was for running a staple gun/glue gun....not tough heavy continued duty
> cycle!    Sandblasting is probably worse on a compressor than painting!
> This swap got me thru the job I was doing....but not without this new used
> pump starting to complain also!!!!   (I think I am on borrowed time.....!)
>  
> This compressor pump is the typical aluminum body "splash oil" version found in Craftsman, Campbell, and probably a pile of others......for years.
>  
> Has anyone found a suitable replacement for these units that bolt in with a
> minimal amount of fussing around with fittings and pulleys/belts?     From
> what I can see, pumps for this old of a unit (15-20 yrs???) are hard to find
> and any "similars" are running around $450-500.    The Harbor Freight and
> Amazon pumps aren't getting any rave reviews for durability either....!!!
> Rebuilding service?    Parts tend to be expensive....if even available.
>  
> I would love to step up to an oil fed two stage pro model......but I think I fit a cheaper compressor better.....just need to back off on the blasting
> activity....and perhaps change the oil more often????........!   Filling and
> rotating tires,  and blowing dust off of the Goose is about as exciting as
> things get on a typical weekend!!   Not so much painting as in the
> past....but would like to be able to do it if need be!
>  
> Cheers!
> Steve
>  
> 
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   Oh that's relief I had visions of Larry with a knife in his hand...

   > From: dave at damardirect.com
   > To: Larry at ohiotimecorp.com; steven.liebenow at att.net;
   detomaso at poca.com
   > Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:06:49 -0400
   > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Circumlocution:
   > 1. The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language. 2. Evasion
   in speech or writing.
   >
   > Indy(never wordless)Dave
   >
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com]
   > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 5:13 PM
   > To: Dave; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
   > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   >
   >
   > Not
   >
   > L
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: Dave [mailto:dave at damardirect.com]
   > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:39 PM
   > To: Larry - Ohio Time; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
   > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Uncle Larry,
   >
   > You are the master of circumlocution.
   > IndyDave
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com]
   > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:25 PM
   > To: Dave; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
   > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Yes my friend Dave you are really relly really the best : )
   >
   > Stop over I have the perfect $60 compressor for you. It worked great
   when it was new. Make sure all that money is in a nice bag.
   >
   >
   > Larry (loves my friends) - Cleveland
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: Dave [mailto:dave at damardirect.com]
   > Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:36 PM
   > To: Larry - Ohio Time; 'Julian Kift'; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De
   Tomaso List'
   > Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Uncle Larry,
   > I will ante up 20 cents on the dollar for $60.
   >
   > Indy(I am old)Dave
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: Larry - Ohio Time [mailto:Larry at ohiotimecorp.com]
   > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:12 PM
   > To: 'Julian Kift'; steven.liebenow at att.net; 'De Tomaso List'
   > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Steve I have 3, 80gal, 5HP, cast iron two stage compressors for sale
   $300 each. Yes at that price they need some loving care.
   >
   > Visit Cleveland and bring a trailer.
   >
   >
   > Larry (the old stuff is the best) - Cleveland
   >
   >
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Julian
   Kift
   > Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:04 PM
   > To: steven.liebenow at att.net; De Tomaso List
   > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air
   compressor......compressor!
   >
   > When my splash oil Craftsman gave up I went to a two stage 175 psi
   industrial unit and I've been happy ever since; It's nice for it to not
   have to constantly run or cycle. I liken it to never hearing of anyone
   who complains they built their workshop too big!
   >
   > Troll Craigslist and you can usually find a used industrial/shop
   compressor for pennies on the dollar and the older stuff is invariably
   better built anyway.
   >
   > Julian
   >
   > Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:23:54 +0000
   > From: steven.liebenow at att.net
   > To: detomaso at poca.com
   > Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
   >
   > Was media blasting some parts this weekend, not terribly
   hot...perhaps high 70's low 80's and gradually, my compressor (5HP
   upright 60 Gal Craftsman single stage 220V) started making a little
   more noise than normal.....belt squeak.....had installed a new belt a
   little while back...figured that was loosening up a tad...... Stopped,
   checked it.....seemed reasonable......continued on until finally the
   thing started making a lot more noise....shut it down.....and that was
   the last that the compressor
   > turned. Locked it up pretty good!
   > Luckily I had a spare compressor from a neighbor, who failed to drain
   his
   > tank on a regular basis, and it rusted thru on the bottom! About the
   same
   > age.....similar use...but I used mine more for sandblasting
   etc.......his was for running a staple gun/glue gun....not tough heavy
   continued duty
   > cycle! Sandblasting is probably worse on a compressor than painting!
   > This swap got me thru the job I was doing....but not without this new
   used
   > pump starting to complain also!!!! (I think I am on borrowed
   time.....!)
   >
   > This compressor pump is the typical aluminum body "splash oil"
   version found in Craftsman, Campbell, and probably a pile of
   others......for years.
   >
   > Has anyone found a suitable replacement for these units that bolt in
   with a
   > minimal amount of fussing around with fittings and pulleys/belts?
   From
   > what I can see, pumps for this old of a unit (15-20 yrs???) are hard
   to find
   > and any "similars" are running around $450-500. The Harbor Freight
   and
   > Amazon pumps aren't getting any rave reviews for durability
   either....!!!
   > Rebuilding service? Parts tend to be expensive....if even available.
   >
   > I would love to step up to an oil fed two stage pro model......but I
   think I fit a cheaper compressor better.....just need to back off on
   the blasting
   > activity....and perhaps change the oil more often????........!
   Filling and
   > rotating tires, and blowing dust off of the Goose is about as
   exciting as
   > things get on a typical weekend!! Not so much painting as in the
   > past....but would like to be able to do it if need be!
   >
   > Cheers!
   > Steve
   >
   >
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