r/AirCompression • u/Agitated_Proof480 • Sep 01 '26
Vintage compressor
Have this compressor wont
Build pressure and I cant find any like it online with the twin V pump
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u/CrustySailor1964 Sep 01 '26
Harbor Freight has a couple of 2 cylinder pump options around $150-$180. You could reuse that little manifold or create a new setup.
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u/Agitated_Proof480 Sep 02 '26
Think its worth doing? As apposed to buying a cheap new whole unit from HF or temu?
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u/CrustySailor1964 Sep 02 '26
Honestly, no. The new stuff is complete with a warranty and modern safety stuff and perhaps a more efficient motor.
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u/youdog99 Sep 02 '26
I don’t disagree with any of that, as I pull a cold one out of my 1985 Kenmore refrigerator that has out lived at least 5 of its replacements. 🙂
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u/mrhapyface Sep 01 '26
not really worth it if you dont know what to look for you can tear it apart and see if you see any broken bits .The compressor would only be good for filling some bicycle tires anyways
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u/youdog99 Sep 01 '26 edited Sep 01 '26
Could be the valves in the head. I had one where one of the valve reeds had come loose and it affected its ability to hold air. If you don’t find a different cause, CAREFULLY take the heads off and inspect the reed valves, head gaskets, cylinder walls, etc.. When reassembling, if the head gaskets aren’t torn you should be able to reassemble. Use Google or one of the free AI bots to figure out what the torque should be on the head bolts. If a head gasket gets torn you can get gasket material at any auto parts store and cut another one. These aren’t Rocket Ships.
You can also include this photo and others of it, with AI and it will very likely be able to tell you EVERYTHING about this unit. Just keep refining your prompts/questions until it returns exactly the information you need.