1959 Broken Air Compressor - Repair and Maintanence

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4 жыл бұрын

My current compressor did get broken recently and I couldn't get any spare parts for it. I already was on the way to buy a new one, when my uncle told me that I can have his old one. He used it sometimes until it got broken. The motor was still running and the compressor was still building up pressure, but something was wrong with it as it took forever to build up the pressure. I decided to disassemble it and take a look at it if I can fix it. First I removed the belt cover and the belt, so I could remove the compressor unit. The piston still moved very smooth, the cylinder walls looked very good and it had very good compression. After cleaning the valves and making a new gasket for the head I put it back together and fixed it back on the tank. Inside of the other valves and tubes was a lot of slime, a mix of old oil and water. I cleaned everything and sealed all threads with teflon tape. There was even more slime inside the tank, it took around 45 minutes to get it all out. I haven't really found a broken piece or something, I guess it was just all the dirt that made it not work properly anymore. The final test at the end showed that it works now absolutely perfectly again. It needs around 7 minutes to build up the pressure from 0 to 7.5 bar, if the pressure falls below 4.5 bar the compressor starts running again and it only needs another 3 minutes to get back up to 7.5 bar. This compressor will be a huge help from now on in my shop and I hope that I can work with it for a long time.
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I was working on this project for 2 days
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@vapeoreon1525 4 жыл бұрын

Wait he didn’t sand blast or polish anything, I’m having a panic attack

@Meric_N 4 жыл бұрын

I had an eczema crisis when he took the knife as a tool 😂

@tthomas9160 4 жыл бұрын

@@Meric_N Did you mean existential crisis?

@victormihov7855 4 жыл бұрын

@@Meric_N כי

@spudmac7591 3 жыл бұрын

Because every mark, scratch, imperfection tells a story of the 70 year history. Why would you want to lose that? It is beautiful just as it is and wouldn't change a thing.

@mch2359 3 жыл бұрын

@@spudmac7591 1959 isn't even close to 70 years ago, my best guess is 50 or maybe even 60. :)

@calimeroBiH 3 жыл бұрын

Can we appreciate how this compressor is old school engineerd, having all bolts accessible and easy to do a maintenance? Love the old stuff.

@Folkloreo 3 жыл бұрын

There are screw fittings even on the prongs in the plug, I can’t get over that. It’s meant to be repairable, not trashed in five years and replaced.

@RC-Heli835 2 жыл бұрын

Yea and the Model plate still looks brand new. The 80 Galllon ProAir 6HP Dual Stage compressor that I have just restored and ran this evening for the 1st time has literally no info left on it other than ProAir 80 Gallon 175 PSI. I found one like mine for sale and was able to get the model number and compressor model. Turns out its the exact same compressor as the DevilBiss PRLKC6580V2 which uses a discontinued Z-ABP459 Compressor. The replacement compressor is a B5900. Luckily I only had to clean the cylinder of the 2nd stage smaller piston to allow the compressor to make a full stroke. Its been sitting 4 years out in the weather. To do that I had to take the head off which ruined the gaskets. So yesterday I made the gaskets and put it all back together. I pressure washed it early this morning and dried it with air, let it sit a couple hours and painted it. When the paint dried I put it back on the compressor and fired it up. Man was I happy to see that thing run again. How many thousands of times I have aired tires up with that thing or taken tires off or run air tools mechanicking when it was at our shop. I'd love to put the model number and compressor model on it somehow that would last longer than I will.😀

@johnrizzato9192 11 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@Noconstitutionfordemocrats1 4 ай бұрын

How is there not a giant market for old school stuff? Just make some slight updated designs for aesthetics, but ultimately just old school.

@dv.singh97 4 жыл бұрын

We'd love to watch whole restoration and a new paint job on this.

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Me too ;-) but the condition was way too good to go for a full restoration.

@Dreju78 4 жыл бұрын

Leave it outside in the rain for a couple of weeks then! 😉 Just kidding of course, but it would be a nice thing to watch!

@dv.singh97 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights Your viewers love your videos. You're amazing. Also, we already have been waiting for your new video. It's a request if my initial comment gets the highest number of likes, then please, just paint this machine. We'll be more than happy with that!

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@fractalaudio4956 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights At least repaint it.

@electric3760 4 жыл бұрын

@@fractalaudio4956 Maybe it will take long to disassemble and repaint and then assemble again

@ls901 4 жыл бұрын

I confess: despite the fact he said it would be just a maintenance, I was expecting a full restoration as he usually do. May it be next main channel video? Please!

@vlatkomatijevic4105 4 жыл бұрын

Mee too, this is just not what I would expect from MyMechanic 😔

@MSTrusAgent 4 жыл бұрын

Vlatko Matijevic this is why this video is on his second channel, but I was also expecting something like that 😂

@brunoglopes 4 жыл бұрын

To be fair it doesn’t really need a restoration, just a paint job

@gutsngorrrr 4 жыл бұрын

Great refurbishment, but I would advise caution, as some of the gaskits in these old machines can be made from asbestos, so I would always advise wetting it down the gaskit with something like WD-40 especially when your having to scrape it off and then disposing with care.

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Usefull advice, haven't thought about that. Thanks

@aserta 4 жыл бұрын

I bet that if a cap gun cap would pop near you, you'd probably call the national guard. Listen, and remember, LEAD is not dangerous to you as long as you don't ingest it or vaporize it. And asbestos isn't dangerous to you unless you get exposed to YEARS OF IT. Not a small washer or gasket. Nancy people, everywhere, i swear.

@gutsngorrrr 4 жыл бұрын

@@aserta actually, when I was young I used to smelt my own lead weights for fishing, I've handles large quantities of mercury, have worked on asbestos clean-up, worked with radioactive source's and so many dangerous chemicals and explosives and I have shot many guns. And I can safely say that some forms of asbestos, even in small amounts, can cause severe damage to your lungs, so it's always better to be safe than sorry. But if you want to be stupid, go right ahead and breath it in, it won't bother me.

@sidwainhouse 4 жыл бұрын

@@aserta it only takes a few fibres to cause asbestosis which can lead to mesothelioma, this can take years to develop.

@sidwainhouse 3 жыл бұрын

@@matthiasweigel311 I am educated and deal with it on a daily basis, I have known two people who have died from mesothelioma and another who is suffering from it. It's a horrible way to die, is it worth the risk?

@gamefrySE 4 жыл бұрын

"Only 7 minutes" to charge. 😆 That seems like such a long time compared to a modern compressor. Seems like it's pretty quiet, though, which is nice. The compressor I have is *so* loud I would go crazy if I had to listen to it for that long!

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Well yeah, it's very long indeed compared to a modern one, but usually the pressure doesn't fall below 4.5, so I only need to listen at it for 3 minutes ;-)

@ThereIsNoLord 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights Doesn't it waste a lot more electricity compared to a modern engine?

@martinpanev6651 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThereIsNoLord I know I am not my mechanics but... I know. I have an old air compressor very similar to this one and it does draw a LOT more power. Though it is slower, I like the little amount of noise it gives off and the simple design that is easy to maintain!

@JorgeForge 4 жыл бұрын

So true. Modern compressors are so noisy. My mechanic doesn't wait for the pressure to build up to the max. He switches it off earlier, otherwise we can't have a conversation :)

@millomweb 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of compressor.

@snaplash 4 жыл бұрын

Old compressor rebuild first step should be: Inspect the tank interior bottom for heavy rust, and the exterior bottom for rusty pinholes. If either is found, make a bunch of holes in the tank to disable the potential bomb and scrap it. Still, the goo that drained from it looked like it had a lot of oil in it, which would tend to protect from rust.

@TF856 Ай бұрын

I am glad to see somebody is smart enough and honest enough not to call these a restoration video. Thank you. 😃

@karlbenedict1281 4 жыл бұрын

It just needed a little love. Now it's ready for another 60 years of service.

@AntoineDennison 4 жыл бұрын

I love these old machines and the fact that you can actually work on them. Everything is so temporary and disposable now...

@Your_username_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@AntoineDennison That would truly make a difference to the climate problem if machinery was built like this :)

@donaldevans5752 3 жыл бұрын

why cant i stop watching this guy , i feel so chilled after watching his videos , the other restorer's are ok but not a patch on him , i was expecting a complete restore but this was still brilliant thank you .

@irishmuscle7352 4 жыл бұрын

That compressor looks very well built. Much better than the junk they have in the stores these days. She’s running very nice after your tune up. Nice job 👍☘️

@greasysteve5671 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Most on demand compressors use a solid cast piston\con rod, and are usually "oilless". The piston ring is rounded on the outside and seals the piston as it rocks inside the bore.

@anzerozina1748 Жыл бұрын

I have CARL KAESER-COBURG german compressor from 1968 and i replacen some parts and now i have it in my shop and in takes 4 minutes to reach 7.5 bars and restarts at 5 bars.I love your videos great job man. Greetings from Slovenija

@KeritechElectronics 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice restoration :) And a wonderfully built vintage compressor too. Very reliable, built to last. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. As for the slime, it's an emulsion of compressor oil in water. Builds up when the compressor tank is not drained for a long time, and often becomes so thick it won't go through the draining valve. I once had this problem when I was working with my friend on a Monotype compressed air tank and cooler that worked worse and worse, and needed maintenance. There was so much of that crap that we needed to pull the tank out of its cooling vat, unscrew the draining valve, remove the emulsion... It was an awful lot of work.

@TF856 Ай бұрын

You've got to be joking! There was absolutely no restoration involved in this video or his procedure!!! And he knows it. That's why he did not call it a restoration. He did a simple exam and repair. A restoration would have involved a complete disassembly of everything, replacing any parts that had any wear whatsoever. Removing all rust inside and out and rust proofing the inside of the tank. Hydro testing the tank to make sure it's not going to blow up in the near future. Giving it a professional paint job. Making sure that everything was back to complete original just as it came out of the original factory! That would be a restoration but most people don't know what that word really means. Almost every video I see on KZfaq called a restoration is a flat out bald-faced lie!!! Just about the only person on KZfaq that knows what a restoration is goes by the name squash 253 He restores tractors that takes months and hundreds of videos detailing every single part historically accurate as possible. That is a restoration!

@KeritechElectronics Ай бұрын

@@TF856 thanks for the condescending comment, much appreciated.

@DanRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see complex machines like this one getting fixed, great job.

@TheChrush3r 4 жыл бұрын

seeing you rewire that plug to my own experiences almost perfect way makes me, as a recently finished electrician, quite happy lmao

@Dumplin42 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see that full restoration on this one too. All the tools shown on your videos are kept in such good condition. Would like to see this one get a little love too.

@jakraziel 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great little video, its nice to see something that wasn't really broken and just needed a good clean.

@StephenGoggin 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Would love to see a full restoration on this! I would make a rubber foot for it to rest on. In a shop that small the vibration will shake the teeth out of your head...

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I almost went for it. If it would be full of rust I would've definitely do that, but as it was it was perfect for a quick repair video for the second channel. I really liked to give this thing a new paint job, I thought a blue and white combo would look very cool on this.

@TheRealColBosch 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights I mean, what would be the restoration besides the paint job? That compressor looks mint inside. Somebody took care of it.

@BrigitteIlsanker 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights I like your second channel more than any other's first channel.

@ZenZen-bf5xh 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights Yes, do it 🙂👍

@millomweb 3 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights It's the difference between an engineer and a painter. As an engineer, I wouldn't touch the paint job and dirt. I'd be looking at bearings - including those on the motor and ensure other things work properly - the switch and the safety valve.

@ederschneider4447 4 жыл бұрын

The best restoration channel, the most detailed, and the most careful, congratulations.

@dacoobob 4 жыл бұрын

you should stick a camera into the air tank and see how bad the corrosion is in the bottom. 60 years of water sitting down there is bound to have caused some rust no matter how good the original coating was. don't want a bomb going off in your nice new shop!

@JakobHunterek 4 жыл бұрын

An endoscope would be good.

@macbaar 4 жыл бұрын

Rust? Then the yellowish should be more reddish... or am I talking rubbish? Yep I am.... 😂😂😂😂😂😜🤗🇨🇭

@Mentorcase 4 жыл бұрын

That's why it is OK to have a bit of oil in the tank, the very bottom is the place the water affects mostly.

@jada1173 2 жыл бұрын

This is really a very good advice, the tank should been scrapped after 10-15 years of use. The air inside make high amount of steam every time the air pressure sink fast in the tank.. The tank will stop to rust inside if not being used over some time, rust needs/use oxygen for it's progress i think..? So when there is no oxygen left the rust stops, i think. So frequently use of the compressor is bad for the pressure tank.

@Vickie-Bligh 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just wondering how many here noticed the shiny new shop? New paint, new counter, all clean & ready to go! lol

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Seems no one noticed it haha

@theiracible9993 4 жыл бұрын

"This old shop can't be repaired. I make a new one." *mirror finish*

@darthrevan2063 3 жыл бұрын

Wait he got a new shop. I noticed the shiny walls but just assumed he had painted.

@Vickie-Bligh 3 жыл бұрын

@@darthrevan2063 Same shop, just updated. New shiny walls, new countertop, revamped his storage. I probably shouldn't have said 'new' but updated.

@mosa_531 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to complain: He didn't make "a new one" but then I realized he made the gasket new, so everything is fine we can relax

@alansmithee183 3 жыл бұрын

My Mechanics: "I make a new one" Cosmic Barber: "Relaaaaaxxxxxx"

@Omnilatent 4 жыл бұрын

How amazing is it that the single plugs on the wallplug are removable and just easy to screw in? Makes maintenance and repairing them super tidy and easy

@kaceyhowell6570 3 жыл бұрын

Things from back in that era were designed to be servicable. Plug break? Get a new plug and rewire it. Now a days with throw-away-consumerism, once something has "died" we just throw it out and get a new one.

@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx 4 жыл бұрын

You Kept me still Watching the Complete Video with the Old-school Mechanics Very Nice

@victorstalick5528 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I really enjoy your videos. Your completed projects are amazing and very well done. You spare no details, so the finished product is as good as new.

@bakielh229 9 ай бұрын

Your wife and I also enjoy his videos, what are the chances?

@ubiratanoliveira692 4 жыл бұрын

Nada melhor que uma manutenção/revisão básica de vez em quando!

@Willpower-74205 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's just me, but that compressor actually sounded happy about being used again at the end. The pitch of the motor seemed almost cheerful. I give you a thumbs up, sir! 😁👍

@bradleyrivas9675 4 жыл бұрын

Im 24 years old and I live in Santa Clarita Ca and I have my own appliance and a/c business and I’ve been watching your videos since late last year I love your work and your professionalism inspires me a lot I hope one day to produce quality videos like these with much detail unfortunately I don’t have signal to upload full length videos where I am at the moment but I’m sure things will change soon! Blessings to you 🙌🏽

@Gappasaurus 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice piece of vintage equipment 👍🏼 Compared to most modern compressors, it has almost a relaxed, mellow sound when it’s running ☺️ Now it just needs some paint & polishing 😎

@greasysteve5671 3 жыл бұрын

No angry swarm of bees in this shop lmao

@frankvargasIII 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so lost. I watched all the way through and not one “I’ll make a new one”. Lol. Thanks for the video. Be safe.

@ehzmia 3 жыл бұрын

He made a gasket.

@thinkingimpaired5663 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a piece of quality equipment. Many times i rather have 50+ year old tools because i know they will last another 50 years. By the way you're truly a great craftsman.

@BR218fan 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and easy repair! Old compressors just look great! I would recommend to crimp wire end ferrules when rewiring a plug, they make a safer connection and prevent splitting of the braids. Great you mentioned that the earth-wire should be longer than the other ones. Greetings to Switzerland!

@oddities-whatnot 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I love this channel. Ive been bored this evening and this is the only video ive watched all way through. Smashing.

@imkerrusin 2 жыл бұрын

My first initial thought was there might be air leaking from somewhere. But while watching some of the tests for compression and seeing the gunk in the check valve, my mind went to water and condensation. That's the one flaw about most compressors. I'm glad it was an easy fix. :)

@Claudio-rm4wc 4 жыл бұрын

Danke für das Video, aber man ist es schon nicht ganz gewohnt von Dir dass das Endprodukt nicht "neu" aussieht. Weiter so! Freue mich immer auf neue Videos.

@tracybowling97 3 жыл бұрын

I missed this episode when it was new. Lucky me...a new video to watch. Yay!!

@BruceBoschek 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Looks like it will serve you (and us) well. Thanks for the video.

@oatlord Жыл бұрын

Dude, I've never seen someone trace a gasket like that. Brilliant.

@johnsherborne3245 4 жыл бұрын

You were fortunate, I was given a twin cylinder Westinghouse compressor, beautifully made and perfect condition, the receiver was a mass of rust holes. I gave up on my Chinese made reciprocating compressor after replacing the cylinder head once and really needing a second, bought a second hand rotary for less and love it for quick charging and not so noisy that you can’t converse with it on.

@arunthathyrajasingham2532 7 ай бұрын

Old is gold. Thank you so much you have shown us.

@isiah1977 4 жыл бұрын

When you started cleaning, I ready for the new paint job. 😂

@halukonal1400 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, there is a My Mechanics video that I missed. What a treat!

@Blehkid 3 жыл бұрын

I can say with confidence that we would pay to see you restore this entire thing

@daddyfrost42 4 жыл бұрын

Big brother from Russia is watching you! :) Thanks for your art!

@josemercado1325 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching videos like this thank you for sharing👍♥️👍

@Im_Still_LightSpeedLayne 3 жыл бұрын

That thing is SUPER clean

@steedamike 3 жыл бұрын

That thing looks well made.

@maxe3110 4 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love to see a full restoration

@vivaanpatange7194 4 жыл бұрын

I am just saying Watching him maintain the equipment and repairing them reminds me of my dad Every sunday he would start on something new and try to fix it or something.

@rebmcr 3 жыл бұрын

I learned about the Swiss SN 441011 electrical plugs & sockets system after seeing you change this plug. It's the first time I've found something lacking from my native BS 1363 system! All the other countries' systems seem inferior, though Schuko is closer than most. I wish there were additional phase pins available (under the existing plug's footprint for safety) either side of our Earth pin! We probably couldn't add a round-pin low-amp variant at this point though, with so many different designs of socket already in use.

@HenRefurb 4 жыл бұрын

It's a nice compressor, but due to the age, I would really recommend inspecting the inside of the tank and also do a pressure test to make sure that it wont explode on you. It's not hard to do a diy pressure test on one. I've done my two old compressors so I know I can trust them! Would hate to see it cause you any trouble!

@PJBonoVox 3 жыл бұрын

I just did the same thing with a (nowhere near as old) Craftsman I got from Craigslist. Held 250psi with water no problem and I shocked the weld seams with a rubber mallet to make sure. Fingers crossed.

@robertroberts9782 Жыл бұрын

Diy home test?? How ..im restorung an old tank now

@HenRefurb Жыл бұрын

@@robertroberts9782 best way I've found is to use a pressure washer. Make sure the tank is full of water with NO AIR INSIDE. This is important. If there is air the tank can explode dangerously. If it splits with only water in, the water will initially burst out, but it won't cause much damage. You will need a pressure gauge that can read up to double what your operating pressure will be. If the tank survives double the pressure from your pressure washer it is fine. You need to be careful with the pressure washer though as they can operate at extremely high pressure. Another way to do it, is use a small electric car tyre pump, they only displace a tiny amount of air and are capable of very high pressure, but they are likely to burn out if not in good condition. Also stay well clear of the tank whilst performing the test.

@shortboypinoy 4 жыл бұрын

Today I have learned that you are a man of great resistance and that you only paint when necessary.

@blairguinea1337 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sir !

@MacchiStrauss 4 жыл бұрын

- This compressor isn't working properly - I make a new one JK, always stoked to see a new video from you!

@anonymoususer6845 4 жыл бұрын

Even a repair instead of a resto is enjoyable to watch.

@gokulramaswamy9256 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a tool for everything....and you have it. Enjoyed your work.

@batzlat1 3 жыл бұрын

This compressor is a beauty! But I would've loved to see a full restoration of it!

@Knubbers24_Ryan_Van_Riper 4 жыл бұрын

Real nice compressor! ⚒️

@beakittelscherz5419 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work. The machine has a very nice tuc tuc! 😎👍

@MRNVCDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@rocharox 4 жыл бұрын

really well done

@mrreet2001 2 жыл бұрын

This beautiful machine deserves a full restoration!

@Sonster9K 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work!!!

@f75gunslinger 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job !

@phylliscraine 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I would like to recommend a tool I use in sewing you might like, it's an Olfa 28mm rotary blade cutter. Very useful and quick for cutting shapes from paper, thin plastic, felt, fabric, oaktag, interfacing, etc. Much faster and easier to control than an Exacto knife. They do need to be used with a self-healing cutting mat, Olfa also makes those. Widely available all over the world. Love your videos!

@StarterX4 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@rumanarauf3381 Жыл бұрын

i like this video so much that i cant stop watching

@mptyyegdlc 3 жыл бұрын

Why Im watching this at 3AM? I have to work early tomorrow.

@SergeiKotikov 4 жыл бұрын

I would *love* to see that pulley get balanced 8)

@catriona_drummond 3 жыл бұрын

nah, that would ruin the whole flair.

@maus9814 3 жыл бұрын

And the snare tension checken ;)

@lesha.f7468 4 жыл бұрын

I thounght there wounld be a complete disassembly to the last cog and painting.

@revolve0265 3 жыл бұрын

One of your most entertaining videos.

@craftgames1882 4 жыл бұрын

Why does the ground wire always need to be the longest one?

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

It's for safety. If the cable/wires should get pulled out of the plug than the ground wire is the last one that gets disconnected.

@georgescott6967 4 жыл бұрын

If someone pulls on the cable and breaks the wires the ground wants to be the last one to break.

@jimmcdonald5721 4 жыл бұрын

Same as a UK 3pin plug. Earth is always longer with a 'loop' to keep in contact

@wbfaulk 4 жыл бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsights The manufacturers of that plug already dealt with that for you, though, by placing the connector for the ground much further back. You made it doubly long. I suppose it doesn't hurt as long as it wasn't so long that it gets pinched and broken inside the plug.

@Matt-my7pz 4 жыл бұрын

Not to sound unsafe, but I'm a master electrician in Canada and I cant recall that ever being taught this haha. I mean you kinda got issues regardless if wires start pulling out, but i can appreciate the theory. The cord ends we have hear often don't leave room for any extra wire typically. Like wbfaulk mentioned it would likely get in the way.

@Kellanium 4 жыл бұрын

7:35 Well, i WAS eating...

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

That was very disgusting indeed and it didn't smell good either.

@Kellanium 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think it was?

@Priyvaa 4 жыл бұрын

I'm eating too! But I'm a nurse so... gross is the name of my game. Hahaha

@chadbryant9923 4 жыл бұрын

Probably some grease that got into the tank mixed with condensation.

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

The oil in the crankcase from the pump goes up the piston and mixes with air, a bit oil in the air is needed though. And yes the water is condensation and the mix of that is very slimy and smells disgusting...

@chaselsantos 3 ай бұрын

Old is gold Thank you

@ing.frankmartinez1251 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice work!! congrats. Regards from Havana

@derfunkhaus 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought I’d see a purulent discharge from an air compressor.

@stevejohnson1685 4 жыл бұрын

the breadman a frank exudate, in pathology terminology:-) No aspersions on any Franks among viewers

@Kanjilearner 4 жыл бұрын

As Kimberly from _Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers_ would say, "Ew, gross!"

@zeevo 4 жыл бұрын

That’s an emulsion of water from internal condensation and oil from the cylinder and crankshaft. The mechanical equivalent of mayonnaise.

@suep9445 4 жыл бұрын

@@zeevo thanks - was wondering..

@Lancars 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this. Hopefully it doesn't goo up again.

@sandrodunatov485 4 жыл бұрын

beatifully made machine. Needed just some deserved maintenance. Will run forever, I suspect.

@profhulk1 2 жыл бұрын

Had flashbacks to my time as an hvac technician when I watched you tighten those brass pressure fittings on that aluminum tube. I had to replace the same type of aluminum tube with brass pressure fittings for a water cooled system in a medical facility. The amount of torque put on those brass pressure fittings has to be just right or the fluid medium pumped through it will leak.

@cesarortega802 3 жыл бұрын

The slime is an emulsion (water & oil), the water is condensation from the air that is compressed in the tank but the oil is passing from the reservoir through the piston. Perhaps a broken ring. If you live in a high humidity are you should drain the tank at least once a month to avoid rust inside the tank. Great video, keep up the good work.

@TF856 Ай бұрын

With old air compressors you really should do a hydro test to make sure it's not going to blow up in the near future. There's a bunch of photos and videos of air compressor tanks blowing up due to internal rust! There are also several good videos of people doing hydro testing on their own air compressor tanks with a pressure washer.

@ripcordsabeff 3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, this was the hardest thing you've done on this channel. Not because it's a hard job to do, but it was a hard job for you... putting rusty bolts back in those threads must've broken your heart. Now please make it all good :)

@craftgames1882 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@felixe.8402 4 жыл бұрын

2:42 Looks like a half coconut 🤣 Eine Sache muss ich aber mal anmerken: Feindrähtige Aderleitungen werden weder verdrillt noch ohne Aderendhülsen eingeschraubt. Beim Verdrillen vergrößert sich der Durchmesser, beim entdrillen wird er kleiner und die Adern können herausrutschen. Dabei verringert sich der Druck an der Kontaktfläche, der Widerstand steigt und damit ebenso die Energie, die an dieser Stelle in Form von Wärme frei wird - die Kontaktstelle wird warm und es kann zum Brand kommen. Ebenso ist beim Einbau ohne Aderendhülse eine Querschnittsverringerung unumgänglich, da sich ein paar Litzen wegdrücken. Auch hier steigt der Widerstand mit obigen Folgen. Schau dich doch mal bitte nach einer Crimpzange und Aderendhülsen um, die kosten nicht die Welt und machen solche Installationen - ganz besonders, wenn sie gezeigt werden - sicherer für alle Beteiligten.

@Claudio-rm4wc 4 жыл бұрын

Recht hast du ja, aber ... MiMiMi.. :o)

@Wasper216 4 жыл бұрын

Danke für den Kommentar, als ich das gesehen hab, wie er die Adern einfach nur festgeschraubt hat, ohne eine Adernendhülse zu verwenden, gingen mir auch die Nackenhaare hoch 🙈

@Traboukos 4 жыл бұрын

Daaaamn.I thought you would make a three hours video for making this monster new!!Only 11mins vid...😭😭😭

@Djayz00 4 жыл бұрын

7:43 in french, we say "mayonnaise".

@krousstille 4 жыл бұрын

Oh naaan j'étais en train de manger tu m'as dégouté

@AntonVilanov 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@kalaruch1974 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm out of mayonnaise, so I make new one" ;)

@fredadd 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Love the “new” shop. The lighting is great and the new bench looks great with the gray wall. Now, you need a bigger Kompressor! ;)

@mymechanicsinsights 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe the wall needs a bit of patina too, to give it a bit more structure, but just a tiny little bit ;-)

@waltkowalski2347 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Brazil. Great job 😁

@nobletruth4928 4 жыл бұрын

Last couple of months I see photocopy of your work style and dedication in many other restoration videos 😀. Anyhow it’s good. But some copy every coma and full stop is bit funny!😂

@trancongthao4735 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@mendi2015 4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for a "I make my own" (tank haha)

@capitanschetttino8745 3 жыл бұрын

What a great team Keith RIucker and you would make. The dream team!!

@odalanus_863 4 жыл бұрын

Excelent ce petit compresseur ! Tu n'avais pas grand chose à faire dessus

@M00NM0NEY 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work and still in great condition too! My grampa had an old compressor that he salvaged from the sugar cane plantation. But the tank was always clean because he would always release all the pressure after he was done using it and left the valve open. Years later after he got it in the 50's, it still runs fine. Any advice out there on maintenance to this unit? I don't know the brand (it's all in Portuguese and the info plate is gone). I'd like to keep it running for more years to come.