Carl,

I don't think 3.5 cfm is adaquate, and I don't see a model # in the Craigslisting. Perhaps he's looking to get rid of it because it can't do the job?

Here's a link to a "buying guide" from the Blue Box:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ompressor.html.
But I don't see much choice there either.

 

Lowes has a small-tank (30 gal?) 5HP compressor on sale for < $400. I saw it in the exit foyer the other day but I couldn't find it on their website.

It's basically the same thing as the larger compressors, but with a smaller tank. Iron liners, dual pistons, etc.

 

I'm running a Craftsman Proffesional 5.5hp 80 Gal 175psi 2-stage compressor. It cost $850 puts out almost 18scfm. Have 60 hours on it now. I figure for $850 I can't go wrong. If the compressor or motor craps out I'll just replace them with a USA built unit.

 

Mine is a Sears as well, but the model number has worn off. I suspect it was made in the '40's or 50's. It has enough cfm to fill tires and blow clean parts. I think it was originally powered by steam :-)

 

Eaton Compressor, 120 gal, 7.5 hp rating on pump (actually 10 hp pump), 33.9 cfm

 

I've got an 80 gallon 8 horsepower V-Twin cast iron made by Campbell Hausfield. I've had it about 4 years now, and it just keeps chugging along.

 

I've got a powerbuilt compressor. Ut is 6hp belt driven, oiled, twin cylinder it puts out 12 cfm I bought it for $440 new but now they are $400. It works good for anything but a sandblaster

 

You guys got some rockin' compressors. I need me one of them. I am accepting donations, btw....

 

http://www.cpocampbellhausfeld.com/a...rs/vt6275.html
i have an oldermodle of this one.
have you went down to your local TSC and looked at air compressors? they accually have some goods onces and a fair price.
GL
Mitch

 

Hey all,
Do you think this is a good deal? How difficult is it to put a strong new compressor unit on? And how expensive?

http://york.craigslist.org/tls/601519732.html

 

Check out the selection of compressors at northerntool.com. They have a v-twin compressor head for a 5hp motor, and a smaller inline twin one for a 3hp motor.

 

I think I'm going to try to buy the unit listed above. Might be worth trying to fix, or I must just go ahead and put a new unit on top. A 60-gallon tank for $50 seems like a good deal if I can get a new motor to put on it. Looks like a decent motor will run me $200-$300.
I think I'll be looking to get 12 cfms. Is this enough for the home mechanic? Based on what everyone's saying it should be.

 

I certainly think 12cfm @ 90 is enough for the average "home mechanic".
The listing says it has a 5-6 hp motor on it,.... it needs a new head.
You can find these at Northern and others.

 

Well, I went ahead and gave in to my wicked case of "toolitis." I bought the 60-gal. compressor whose Craigslist posting I put up in this post. It was manufactured in 1996 and is in essentially mint condition with the exception of some surface rust on the outside of the tank. Some is along one of the seams but there appears to be no structural damage. To prevent any further damage I plan to sand down the rust and apply some Rustoleum.

Now I've got to retrofit it with a new head. The process looks fairly simple since it's already got a mount on it. All the the electrical components appear to be present, although it was hard-wired so there's no plug.

Now my question is: If I go out and buy a new motor, will that come with everything I need to get this baby running? In buying the motor would I essentially would I be buying an entire new head or do I need to purchase anything in addition to the motor? And how do I know which motor I can use with the compressor? Are there elements of the specs that I should be looking for in terms of mounting the new equipment? I am planning on using the advice listed previously and perhaps purchasing a motor from Northern tools since the prices appear reasonable.

Any advice from someone who has done this before would be greatly appreciated. I've never done this but I couldn't pass up on what appeared to be a great deal. If it would help, I can post some pics.

Thanks for any help!

Carl

 

Carl,

The Ad says it has a 5-6 horse motor on it, that the pump head locked up and was taken off.
The compressor part is gone......

You need a pump head, possibly a belt, and maybe some soft copper tubing to connect it to the tank.
Check the motor rotation and the rpms, given the pulley that is probably on the motor now.

Something like this:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_290953_290953


The ad doesn't say what the motor draws but you can probably wire it to a dryer or range plug, so you'll need that too.
There will be a tag on the motor that states voltage, amperage, rpm's and rotation.


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