Air intake missing
SOURCE: Oil capacity for craftsman air compressor circa 1978 model #106..
I have a 2hp craftsman air compessor with a two cylinder pump, Here is the info from my manual as far as oil capacitity:
Remove oil fill plug and slowly add
a compressor oil until it is even with the
top of the oil fill hole. NOTE: Do not
allow oil to be lower than 3/8"
from the top at any time. When filling
the crankcase, the oil flows very slowly
into the pump. If the oil is added too
quickly, it will overflow and appear to
be full. NOTE: Crankcase oil capacity is
approximately 16 fluid ounces.
I buy my compessor oil from Lowes in the tool department. It comes in 16oz and sells for about $3. I wouldnt worry about how many ounces it holds but rather that the oil level is to top of filler hole. Lowes also sells a synthetic oil for about $7 and is recommended for severe conditions (hot / cold / used all day). Good Luck!
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if acualy exhaust / engine pressure is coming out of filter it likely to be a bad valve...does engine blow smaoke or oil? is there also pressure coming out of oil crankcase?....let me know , we'll diagnose it! good luck, marty
SOURCE: Compressor turns on but no air in tank. Oil level
Dismentl the valve plate check the gaskets and the valves,cif not good change and it wlii be ok
SOURCE: air compressor air intake blows out hot air and wont build up psi
its either a reed valve broke or corroded beyond function.remove the head and look at the plates.look at the piston rings while your in there sounds like its just worn out,but i just rebuilt mine for 80 bucks thats all the gaskets plates and piston with sleeve.the repair takes about an hour.if you do tackle this yourself remember the fan for the air cooling may be reverse thread.try not to break it.noone mentioned this to me but i got lucky and tried the other way before i got serious about removing it.good luck
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