[DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
marshallgsmith
marshallgsmith at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jul 16 11:49:16 EDT 2015
Self circumlocution....THAT'S a new one on the forum.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
Date: 07/16/2015 5:29 AM (GMT-09:00)
To: Dave <dave at damardirect.com>, Larry - Ohio Time <larry at ohiotimecorp.com>, steven.liebenow at att.net, De Tomaso List <detomaso at poca.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list DeTomaso at poca.com http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use
> the links above.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
> DeTomaso mailing list
> DeTomaso at poca.com
> http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above.
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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list
DeTomaso at poca.com http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.)
use
> the links above.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
> DeTomaso mailing list
> DeTomaso at poca.com
> http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.)
use the links above.
_______________________________________________
Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
DeTomaso mailing list
DeTomaso at poca.com
http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above.
-------------- next part --------------
Self circumlocution....THAT'S a new one on the forum.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
Date: 07/16/2015 5:29 AM (GMT-09:00)
To: Dave <dave at damardirect.com>, Larry - Ohio Time
<larry at ohiotimecorp.com>, steven.liebenow at att.net, De Tomaso List
<detomaso at poca.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC: Smoked an air compressor......compressor!
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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list
DeTomaso at poca.com http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.)
use
> the links above.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
> DeTomaso mailing list
> DeTomaso at poca.com
> http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.)
use the links above.
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
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list
DeTomaso at poca.com http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe,
etc.)
use
> the links above.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
> Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
> DeTomaso mailing list
> DeTomaso at poca.com
> http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
>
> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe,
etc.)
use the links above.
_______________________________________________
Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes
DeTomaso mailing list
DeTomaso at poca.com
http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com
To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.)
use the links above.
More information about the DeTomaso
mailing list