Air Compressor

KTMSprocket · Post by **KTMSprocket** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:47 pm

I've got one of those crappy Arlec Enforcer cheapies....

It runs, but gets hot because it cannot fully pressurise the tank. There are no air leaks on the output side, but I suspect the motor/compressor pump is stuffed or leaking.

As it cost peanuts to buy I don;t wnat to waste a load of time pulling it down to find I need a part that cost more than the whole thing......however....do any of you guys know of common/easy things that cause the prob???

Cheers. J

Neo · Post by **Neo** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:51 pm

It's been a long time since I've done anything on a compressor. But has the oil run out :shock:

Best of luck.

Neo

KTMSprocket · Post by **KTMSprocket** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:37 pm

Hi Neo - Plenty of oil. Seems that the tiny air vent hole in the oil filler cap is pushing air out. Also it appears that air is being pushed OUT of the the air intake!!!

Neo · Post by **Neo** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:44 pm

I'm stumped

Bin it

And buy something new

Best of balance.

Neo

Post by **David Lahey** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:07 pm

KTMSprocket wrote:Hi Neo - Plenty of oil. Seems that the tiny air vent hole in the oil filler cap is pushing air out. Also it appears that air is being pushed OUT of the the air intake!!!

Air coming out crankcase vent = rings not sealing
Air coming out of air intake = inlet valve not sealing
Most frequent cause for this sort of problem is overheating which is pretty easy to do with that sort of compressor due to it not being rated for continuous use.
Definitely cheaper to buy another one or something better than to try and fix.

flatslide · Post by **flatslide** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:46 pm

Now I read this just after buying a supercheap one that was extra supercheap from a store with a very similar name to supercheap, in fact exactly the same. I thought I was onto a good thing, 40litre tank, 2.5 hp, 5 piece tool kit and all for $120 but now i'm worried!!!!!!

I knew I shouldnt be reading this.

Flatslide
3 months off can only be a good thing!

Neo · Post by **Neo** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:55 pm

$120 with a one year warranty.....WHY would you be worried :lol:

Best of balance.

Neo

flatslide · Post by **flatslide** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:37 pm

Ah Neo, thanks for your words of wisdom! I feel much better now.

The only problem I still have is that I have found that likely I will be off the bike for 6 months because of my knee injury sustained in the Oceania Trial and therefore I don't really need the compressor but its one of those things you just like to have...

Flatslide

3 months off can only be a good thing!

BJ · Post by BJ » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:37 pm

KTM

Pull it apart! Many compressors just use a ball and spring for the inlet valve and it may just be jammed open with a bit of grit.

Flatside

Heard about your knee, don't worry Reesy didn't fair much better at Glenmaggie, you can always ride "me grade" with me until you heal. I always seem to be in recovery from something. Next week it will be my heart (or lack of it!!!!) Anyway it's another TCV trial, I could throw me and the bike off a cliff and still come out better on points and scrathes:wink:

Neo

You're just cheap!

KTMSprocket · Post by **KTMSprocket** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:33 pm

I bought another cheap and nasty one and will now put the old one in the 'projects' pile.....(which is really close to the 'take it to the tip after i fiddled with it pile'). 8-)