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Sean Marvin Posted on Jun 15, 2016
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My bostitch 6 gal compressor keeps running , and running , even goes into a higherpitch motor noise. can i check something ? or clean something to fix it ?

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Is it building up any pressure on the gauge
if the pressure recorded is around 40 psi or less , replace the failed poppet/reed valves in the compressor head
if it goes to 100 psi then replace the automatic controller for the motor

Testimonial: "thanks for the help, yes it has pressure to 100 psi,i guess ill look up how to replace the automatic controller for the motor."

  • Bill Boyd Jun 17, 2016

    the controller is just a screw in unit with wires for the power ( normally not repairable )
    the high pitch squeal could be the nonreturn valve from the compressor to thank is faulty and not completely sealing off under the high pressure

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