new compressor
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Drifting
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From: bluff dale tx
new compressor
well my old compressor took a dump and started oiling so i ordered a new pump. replaced all my lines and flushed out the tank. finally got the new pump installed and it went to oiling right off. new one will be here monday.
but i thought i would share a little trick i learned from my compressor guy back in the 70's . if your painting this is important. when you buy a new compressor or replace a pump always loosen the supply line from the pump to the tank. if the pump is oiling it will seep at the fitting and save your air lines. this is common today as most all pumps are made in india . had i ruined 140 ft of new lines i would have been really pissed off
ingersol rand sent a new one out no questions asked. good folks .
glad i caught it before i started a new project .
but i thought i would share a little trick i learned from my compressor guy back in the 70's . if your painting this is important. when you buy a new compressor or replace a pump always loosen the supply line from the pump to the tank. if the pump is oiling it will seep at the fitting and save your air lines. this is common today as most all pumps are made in india . had i ruined 140 ft of new lines i would have been really pissed off
ingersol rand sent a new one out no questions asked. good folks .
glad i caught it before i started a new project .
Last edited by porchdog; May 8, 2016 at 11:03 AM.
and I am GLAD you caught it. 
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,442
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From: bluff dale tx
to clear things up a little. the compressors have assembly lube in them . there may be a small amount of oil coming out during the first day running but not much. i ran it for a few min then cleaned the line. did that several times and it cleared up. a little oil is one thing but if it's dripping you have a lot of oil vapor. i plan to put an oil filter between the pump and tank.
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
well my old compressor took a dump and started oiling so i ordered a new pump. replaced all my lines and flushed out the tank. finally got the new pump installed and it went to oiling right off. new one will be here monday.
but i thought i would share a little trick i learned from my compressor guy back in the 70's . if your painting this is important. when you buy a new compressor or replace a pump always loosen the supply line from the pump to the tank. if the pump is oiling it will seep at the fitting and save your air lines. this is common today as most all pumps are made in india . had i ruined 140 ft of new lines i would have been really pissed off
ingersol rand sent a new one out no questions asked. good folks .
glad i caught it before i started a new project .
but i thought i would share a little trick i learned from my compressor guy back in the 70's . if your painting this is important. when you buy a new compressor or replace a pump always loosen the supply line from the pump to the tank. if the pump is oiling it will seep at the fitting and save your air lines. this is common today as most all pumps are made in india . had i ruined 140 ft of new lines i would have been really pissed off
ingersol rand sent a new one out no questions asked. good folks .
glad i caught it before i started a new project .
