Are the small 6 gallon compressor's similar in build? I have one that the motor runs fine, but won't build pressure, like yours. Have not pulled the head on it yet. But, if built similar, I'll bet the gasket or something in there is giving me my problem.
@@airation1 a lot of the small ones are oil less compressors, meaning that the crankshaft/piston aren’t cooled/lubricated by oil. There is still a cylinder, piston, and valves, but they are open to the air so to speak. It’s possible that one of the valves is broken or something though which would cause it not to build pressure. If you google the model number of your unit, you can likely find a parts breakdown of it to maybe identify what replacement parts are available for it and if it’s worth tearing into.
I have the same unit and I am having trouble finding the top reed valve that goes under the thick plate on the top surface. My bottom reed valve is OK but the one on top is broken and caused the same symptoms as yours with the gasket problem. I used your numbers and found the plate ASSY on eBay but it does not come with the upper reed valve only the lower. Any help would be great.
That thick plate was originally made with the reed valves riveted to it. The reeds are not available separately. The rivet style plate is no longer available. Later, it was made with the reeds screwed to the plate. To replace the reeds, you have to replace the entire thick plate. If you have the rivet style, you have to replace with the newer screw style plate but also replace the cylinder according to this site: aircompressorpartsonline.com/valve-plate-assy-wgaskets-010118-043-0207-p-4346.html
@@rodneyrobbins1865 bolted on with additional bolts other than the head bolts? If so, you must have a different pump on your unit. On mine, once you remove the 4 head bolts, the valve plate will come off without removing any other bolts.
Lots of variables here. Is yours an oil-less compressor, or oiled? Single or twin cylinder? Single stage or two stage? I found my issue by holding my finger close to the intake of each cylinder. One cylinder was only sucking air which is what it’s supposed to do. The other was blowing back through the filter and would push my finger away from the intake port. Mine was just a gasket, but it could be the valve plate that has failed too. If you find your model number, you can probably find a parts diagram online for your compressor to get an idea of what may be faulty.
I got one like this when I got it someone used motor oil in the compressor and took forever to build air ended up getting another compressor pump. I quess the motor oil destroyed the rings not sure
cool. i have one of these and it just started doing this. if you don't mind. can you tell me the model# of the compressor? pretty please! thanks for posting this!
I don’t recall the model number. I ended up selling this compressor after testing it compared to my other compressor ruclips.net/video/afsV5Pc0Yvo/видео.html
My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong?
That video really help me out. Thank you
Great job making your own gasket.
Are the small 6 gallon compressor's similar in build? I have one that the motor runs fine, but won't build pressure, like yours. Have not pulled the head on it yet. But, if built similar, I'll bet the gasket or something in there is giving me my problem.
@@airation1 a lot of the small ones are oil less compressors, meaning that the crankshaft/piston aren’t cooled/lubricated by oil. There is still a cylinder, piston, and valves, but they are open to the air so to speak. It’s possible that one of the valves is broken or something though which would cause it not to build pressure. If you google the model number of your unit, you can likely find a parts breakdown of it to maybe identify what replacement parts are available for it and if it’s worth tearing into.
I need more information on oilless compressors repair
I have the same unit and I am having trouble finding the top reed valve that goes under the thick plate on the top surface. My bottom reed valve is OK but the one on top is broken and caused the same symptoms as yours with the gasket problem. I used your numbers and found the plate ASSY on eBay but it does not come with the upper reed valve only the lower. Any help would be great.
That thick plate was originally made with the reed valves riveted to it. The reeds are not available separately. The rivet style plate is no longer available. Later, it was made with the reeds screwed to the plate. To replace the reeds, you have to replace the entire thick plate. If you have the rivet style, you have to replace with the newer screw style plate but also replace the cylinder according to this site: aircompressorpartsonline.com/valve-plate-assy-wgaskets-010118-043-0207-p-4346.html
@@DustinRogersinMO my thick plate is bolted on
@@rodneyrobbins1865 bolted on with additional bolts other than the head bolts? If so, you must have a different pump on your unit. On mine, once you remove the 4 head bolts, the valve plate will come off without removing any other bolts.
I have a older 26 gallon kobalt electric air compressor builds up about 80 psi and won't shut off does it need a piston gasket or something else?
Lots of variables here. Is yours an oil-less compressor, or oiled? Single or twin cylinder? Single stage or two stage?
I found my issue by holding my finger close to the intake of each cylinder. One cylinder was only sucking air which is what it’s supposed to do. The other was blowing back through the filter and would push my finger away from the intake port. Mine was just a gasket, but it could be the valve plate that has failed too.
If you find your model number, you can probably find a parts diagram online for your compressor to get an idea of what may be faulty.
I got one like this when I got it someone used motor oil in the compressor and took forever to build air ended up getting another compressor pump. I quess the motor oil destroyed the rings not sure
cool. i have one of these and it just started doing this. if you don't mind. can you tell me the model# of the compressor? pretty please! thanks for posting this!
I don’t recall the model number. I ended up selling this compressor after testing it compared to my other compressor
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@@DustinRogersinMO it's cool i got a number for the valve set it takes just in case. thanks for the reply! cheers
My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong?
Sounds like an issue with the pressure regulator/switch.
Great video!