Help re-plumbing an air compressor.

[amdx]

You do have the check valve connected in the right direction?

I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek

 

[amdx]

I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek

Thanks for all the help guys, I bought a kit of springs at Home Depot,
found one that looked right, installed it and it worked. I adjusted the
pressure cut off switch for a lower pressure, it was factory adjusted
90/125. I changed it to 80/105.
Thanks, Mikek

 

[Tom Miller]

Thanks for all the help guys, I bought a kit of springs at Home Depot,
found one that looked right, installed it and it worked. I adjusted the
pressure cut off switch for a lower pressure, it was factory adjusted
90/125. I changed it to 80/105.
Thanks, Mikek

Good job Mike. Much cheaper than a new compressor. Be sure to check the
drain at the bottom of the tank. You don't want a lot (or any) of water
building up inside.

 

[amdx]

Good job Mike. Much cheaper than a new compressor. Be sure to check the
drain at the bottom of the tank. You don't want a lot (or any) of water
building up inside.

Thanks, I'll check the drain.
I was talking with my wife, figuring out when I got the compressor.
It was some of my dads stuff that I got when he died a little over 10
years ago. I have another smaller compressor so I never cared to much
about getting this one working. It the process of pressurizing the
pontoons on a boat to pump water out, I thought I might need it.
Turned out to be easier to drill a 1-1/2" hole in the pontoon and pump
the water out.
But, I'm glad to have it working now!

Thanks Mikek