[TheForge] air compressor problem

[Dan Brewer]

Check the reed valves.  You will find one or more cracks.  May places have
replacements.  the sears store on line is always a place to start to get the
part number.  Then e-bay to find one .  Most systems do not have a check
valve.  Here is a diagram
http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/answers/Answers.action#l4q117315

Dan in Auburn

On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM, marc3rd <marc3rd at marc3rd.com> wrote:

> Hey
> does anyone have a trouble shooting guide for compressors?
> I have a sears 5.5 hp upright with cast iron cyl.
> It won't make pressure. Not sure it is something with the compressor it
> 'self
> It started out last year it would make pressure but when the compressor
> stopped there would be this leak.
> not In the hose or supply side. I think it has something to do with a check
> valve that maybe keeps the pressure in the system in the tank from back
> feeding to the compressor or cylinders.
> Does this sound reasonable or am I going down the wrong road?
> Thanks
> MARC
>
> Marc V Davis III
> Marc of the Hammer
>
> "It's not about the light you reflect. "It's about the light you radiate!"
> M3
>
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