Craftsman Air Compressors

919.167300 - new motor?  I have a Craftsman 6hp, 30 gal compressor, 919.167300. Motor is bad. I am trying to decide whether to buy a new on(which is only 1.6hp-all they carry now)...

921.153101, 1 hp, 3 gal, 125psi chug-chugging manner  runs in a chug-chugging manner,pauses, chugs some more, pause, and then occasionally if it builds up some higher pressure, it will run normally the last ...

919.165200 - won't restart with air in the tank  Have had this compressor that I bought for a few years.When I turn the compressor on it turns slow for maybe a second or two, then blows the breaker....

919-162080 - Any idea of the CFM capacity?  Any idea of the CFM capacity of a Craftsman 919-162080? I need 3.5 CFM at 65 psi to run a venturi to generate vacuum for vacuum bagging fiberglass.
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Model 921.16472 - Loss of tank pressure  I have a 33 gal, l.6HP, craftsman upright compressor, Model 921.16472. It is about 5 months old and has had very little use. From a tank pressure of 150 ...

vibration - now it walks across the floor  I just replaced the cylinders and fan on my 30 gallon twin cylinder compressor and now it walks across the floor. The vibration was less without the fan ...

Advice in changing from 120 to 240Volt power supply  I have a Sears Air Compressor model 919-15294 with 120/240V motor. I have been running it on 120V and now have a 240V outlet available. Is there anything ...

Compressor pressure switch? - won't turn back on  I just got a craftsman 5.5 hp 30 gallon compressor used.

It charges up but when I try to use it it will charge up to 125 and as the pressure drops ...

Craftsman air compressor won't build pressure  I just bought a used craftsman air compressor. I plugged it in at the shop and it built up to about 40 PSI pretty quickly so I thought everything was ...

919.167620 builds pressure to 95 psi. compressor keeps running  Craftsman 919.167620 builds pressure to 95 psi. compressor keeps running but doesn't add any more pressure.

i can hear air escaping from below the ...

919.162080 - Is there a kit I can buy  Like many others, my 2HP/8 GAL compressor will not build pressure above 20PSI.

That's really all I can tell you about it. Worked great for 15 +/- years,...

919-16523 AIR COMPRESSOR BLOWS BREAKER  I have a craftsman model 919-16523. It would build pressure 100+ the first time I plug it in. Then when the pressure goes down it clicks throws breaker....

1988 Model Craftsman DeVilbiss Clanking Noise  I recently bought a 1988 model Craftsman air compressor made by DeVilbiss. It has a 3 hp electric motor and a 20 gallon horizontal tank.

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919.19512 - what will help my compressor   bill I have a craftsman model 919.19512 that is a pice of crap i will never buy from sears again.

i am rebuilding it now new motor, pressure switch,...

Craftsman model type (photos) and how to check oil level  I recently purchased a Craftsman 5hp 30 gal compressor. The identity plate has been painted over and I do not have a manual. Can you identify this compressor ...

What is the head bolt torque specs for a CRAFTSMAN...  What is the head bolt torque specs for a CRAFTSMAN model 919.167801 oil lubricated two stage air compressor?I need to replace the valve plates.

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Where are the air compressors made??????  WHERE ARE THE AIR COMPRESSORS MADE?????

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Pat, if the question is, where are the Craftsman air compressors made,...

compressor wont turn on - buzzing sound  my 12 gal. comp wont turn on. when i flick the switch,it buzzes like it wants to turn on but dosent

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Question about air flow around pump head  I recently purchased the portable 3 gallon 125PSI horizontal single tank model.

I ended up returning the first two because of leaks around the quick ...

regulator leaking air - rubber fitting inside  Hello, I have a 240volt 33 gallon craftsman air compressor 919.152932, that builds up pressure fine however air is leaking out of the regulator (AC-0007)...

craftsman ... throws glass out of ...  makes a noise and throws glass out of it when I turn it on!

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That puzzles me a lot. "It throws glass out of ...

Craftsman 1.6hp 33gal burning rubber belt  The compressor works fine up to 90psi. Its an oil less electric compressor.

At 90 psi, with the cover off, I noticed the piston was slowing down and ...

craftsman 175psi 80 gal tank compressor wont turn off  craftsman 175psi 80 gal tank. replaced the pressure switch and releif valve. continues to run and releif valve starts popping/releasing air. this is ...

motor sounds like dragging  I have a 125 psi, 3.5 aircompressor, its almost 2 yrs old and just the last couple days Ive went to use it, the motor will bog down or start to drag, or ...

Craftsman upright compressor is slow starting and blows breaker.  I have a 30 gallon Craftsman upright. 919.167311 built in 2002. If there is no pressure in the tank it will run to about 100 psi, then it shuts off. It ...

Craftsman 3 Gal compressor not building more than 25 psi  i have read your posts and and tore down my compressor. both reed valves are fine, gaskets look new, piston rings look fine to me, checked the littel ...

craftsman 20 gal.air compressor won't start  My brotherinlaw works for sears and someone bought a new 20 gal. air compressor.they pluged it in and a spark came from the motor.it did not start.so they ...

Rewire 3.5 hp 15 Gal Model 919.152912 for 220v  I have a 16 year old 3.5 hp 15 gallon Craftsman compressor that I would like to change over from 110v to 220v. The motor cover says that it is rated to ...

Motor replacement on my sears craftsman air compressor  Ok this is my second time asking about my sears craftsman air compressor model no.919.152932.

A few months back I moved from California to Thailand ...

Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit compressor blows fuse  I have a 7 year old Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit that worked fine until the other day.

The compressor will run for about 2 seconds then blow the fuse....

Sears Craftsman 3.5HP Motor model 5KCR48TR2GS  Motor pumps air with the valve open and no load on the compressor (just pumping air out the valve)

When an airline is attached the motor just humms ...

craftsman 2hp 12gal. 125psi 120 volt air compressor oil less  i have a craftsman 2hp 12gal. 125psi 120 volt air compressor i plug it up and turn it on and it turn on and off only staying on for a sec. or 2 it holds ...

model 921.153101 Craftsman compressor will not build pressure  I have a model 921.153101, 1 hp, 3 gal, 125psi compressor. It will only pressure up to 35 psi. Everything in the compressor looks good. Even checked ...

Craftsman - clean oil in the water  30 gallon, oiled, two cylinder, belt-drive. 200 hours on it to date. I like to run the machine for a couple of seconds on start-up to blow any residual ...

FLOW VALVE CONTINOUS LEAK ?  3.5 HORSE 25GAL.CRAFTSMAN COMP. BUILDS UP PRESS.UP TO 19 PSI WHILE FLOW VALVE CONTINUALLY LEAKS.REPLACED FLOW VALVE BUT IT DOES NOT STOP THE LEAK.PLEASE,...

Craftsman compressor motor runs quiet and then trips breaker  I have a Craftsman 20 gal. oil less compressor.

It will start and run for about 15 seconds and then throw the breaker .

nothing else is on the line ...

Intercooler Safety Valve Lifting. Why?  I have a 919.167802 Craftsman Professional Two stage air compressor (80 gal tank) and several days ago the Intercooler Safety Valve (First stage discharge ...

Piston stops pumping but motor doesn't stop...burned belt  I have an oiless 33 gallon compressor not more than 2 years old and only used sparingly so far.

The other day I noticed it smelled of burnt rubber ...

Compressor motor shuts off after 20 seconds.  I have a Craftsman oil-less compressor, 6hp 33 gallon with an AO Safety motor. It runs for 20 seconds and then trips my surge protector. I am running ...

Vertical 5.5hp oil-free compresson, can it lay flat for transport?  Maybe a dumb question, but I have a 5.5hp vertical air compressor with a 25gal tank. My friend says that I can't transport it on it's side because oil ...

Craftmans Air Compressor taking forever to fill  I have Craftmans 60 Gal 6.5HP 220V oil less vertical air compressor. It's about 7 years old. Lately it is taking forever to fill the tank with air and ...

Craftsman 5 Gallon Horizontal Air Compressor will not build pressure  I own a Craftsman 5 Gallon Dolly Mounted Horizontal Air Compressor, Model# 16636, 125 Max Tank PSI, Oil-lubricated pump. The compressor will not build ...

My Craftsman air compressor doesn't shut off...  Hi, my name is Stefan from Edmonds, WA. I would really appreciate your advice on what i can do about my air compressor. I don't have much knowledge about ...

Craftsman 3 gallon 1 1/2 H.P. compressor blows fuses & circuit breakers. Loud hum from unit.  Craftsman 3 gallon 1 1/2 H.P. compressor keeps blowing fuses and/or circuit breakers.
Loud hum emits from compressor for about 30 seconds before
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Craftsman air compressor leaks when switch is in off position  Small Craftsman compressor is leaking air from somewhere near the pressure switch.

Replaced the check valve but that was not the problem.

What ...

takes lomg time to build pressure  Older Craftsman 3.5Hp 15 gallon model 919.153531 Flow valve leaks air and I replaced with a plug. This just takes pressure off cylinder for start up I ...

spare parts for a craftsman model # 919-155730 needed - anyone help?  Need head gasket and piston ring. all other parts appear to be good. Compressor just quit building pressure over a short time span. piston ring missing ...

older craftsman 12 gallon air compressor ~ Reset button pops upon re-filling tank  Not sure if this is the right area, But i have an older craftsman 12 gallon air compressor that i got for free, that for some reason, Plug it in and it ...

Craftsman 2-stage air compressor, model no. 919.167780 ~ Compressor runs but does not build pressure.  I bought a Craftsman 2-stage air compressor, model no. 919.167780 in May 2002.

I use it regulary and the other day it just continued to run but only ...

CRAFTSMAN 40 GAL COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR WONT SHUT OFF  I HAVE A CRAFTSMAN 40 GAL COMPRESSOR THAT WONT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER IT REACHES ITS MAX PSI.

BUT IF I TURN IT OFF MANUALLY AND TURN THE SWITCH BACK ON ...

Craftsman air compressor ~ possible unloader valve  It will run and build up a 150 PSI.Now after that It won't do anything but blow a fuse .Like the motor wants to run but it can't.If I loosen the line ...

Motor Size for Craftsman Air Compressor  I have an older Craftsman compressor (4hp/25gal). Looking at newer models the motors are only about 1.5 hp rated (as in 1.5hp/33gal). Are these really ...

craftsman electors compressor - No pressure  Hey Guys,
Im trying to fix a craftsman electors compressor for a neighbor. My big question is if you put your finger over the "outlet tube" should ...

Craftsman compressor Blows breaker  Craftsman 33 gal 6hp motor compressor, when turned on runs for 3-5 sec. then blows breaker. Motor turns free and I seperated motor from pump and still ...

30 gallon 5hp electric craftsman air compressor - starts to cut in and out and shuts off  The air compressor turns on briefly, starts to cut in and out and shuts off and won't build up more than about 20 psi before shutting off.

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919.165050 How to replace Counter weight/bearing assembly   Counter weight/bearing assembly broke at Rod. Got new counter weight/bearing assembly. Rod is in good condition.
HOW TO REPLACE? Do I need to remove piston?...

Craftman 6.5hp 33 gallon, regulated supply only goes to 60 psi  The air compressor was bought in 1997. Has worked great for several years. The max pressure on this unit is 125 psi.

In the last year 2009, The tank ...

Craftsman air compressor spitting oil out vent hole?  Hello, I have an old Craftman air compressor model number 106.154581.

It is a pretty good compressor that I have reclaimed out of someones "don't need"...

Craftsman 919.165310 - Fills fine from empty, chugs and blows fuse when restarting on low pressure.  Greetings,
I just acquired a Craftsman 919.165310 for a decent price. When demo'ed the unit worked just fine.

I get it home with air in the tank and ...

Craftsman 30 gallon 5.5 hp compressor blows fuses.  This worked great left in back of the truck. Kept bag over motor. But then used it and forgot to put bag back on and i think water got in.

Now it kicks ...

919.176930 What amount of oil for this compressor 20 gal, 3hp  What is the amount of oil this uses? Can not locate the manual. This model is from 1986.

Can this model be adjusted to begin cycling at 90psi? It ...

Problem with 3HP Craftsman Compressor ~ motor stalls and the breaker pops off  3hp craftsman.It runs from 0 psi with no problem & it goes off at 120 psi.Once I get down to 80 the motor stalls and the breaker pops off.The motor checked ...

Craftsman 5hp 20 gallon (model#919.165200) trips breaker  This compressor keeps tripping my garage breaker at start-up! It will start up a second or two then trip the breaker. It ran fine the other day! but I ...

919.177150 Craftsman oil leak  Craftsman 2 stage Air compressor 5hp 80 gal OIL PLUG LEAK

Its leaking oil from the oil plug whick means crank case is plugged somewhere. can you help ...

919.152810 - Craftsman Compressor motor has shot bearings. Do you know of any source for either a replacement motor, or replacement parts?  My Craftsman 919.152810 motor died due to shot bearings. The drive end has a bearing pressed into the cast aluminum pump housing.

I removed the armature ...

921.166360 holding pressure with a tool attached and running  The compressor builds air fine to about 115 psi, when I run my cut off tool rated at 90 psi the air compressor will go down to 40 psi. This compressor ...

919-16523 starts slow, then trips 20amp breaker  This compressor is operating on 120v. When I purchased the compressor, the gentleman plugged it in and it ran nicely, except for the nipple between the ...

919.167320 won't stop automatically  My craftsman upright Model 919.167320 will not shut off unless I unplug it. Everything else seems to be working correctly.
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919.166440 blowing up rubber hose  i have a craftsman air compressor model#919.166440 when i turn it on air comes out of hose coming out from the motor and only fills my tank to about 30psi ...

Craftsmans gas compressor does not idle after building pressure  Hi Bill,

I have a Craftsmans 20 gallon compressor being run by a 5hp Briggs Gas engine that I bought from Sears awhile ago. I haven't used it for awhile ...

106-153781-Pressure switch assy  Pressure switch cut-in and cut-out not working. Pressure switch contacts burnt. cleaned but now they stick & compressor won't shut off. Over pressure relief ...

Model 106.154780 will not shut off  I have a Craftsman Twin Cylinder Tank Type Paint Sprayer Model 106.154780 which will not shut off at 125psi. It just keeps running even after the safety ...

919.176730 I'm replacing head gaskets and would like to know the torque specs?.  Took it apart for some inspection and cleaning and now need head bolt torque spec for a 919.176730

2hp craftsman compressor just started occassionally blowing breaker  Hi, I have a 2hp 20 gal craftsman 110v compressor that just started blowing the 20 amp breaker occassionally when starting. The compressor is about 28 ...

Craftsman 6 hp twin valve 220 compressor will not build pressue over 60PSI  The compressor will start and run and will not turn off.

I bought it from my person who use to live beside me.

I just tried to use it and notice ...

Compressor that won't start  I emptied the tank and it still won't atart and trips the breaker.
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Model 919.167320 compressor won't start.  I have a Craftsman Model 919.167320 compressor. It is several years old, but has been used less that a dozen times. Still looks new. Recently it started ...

Craftsman will not restart  3 HP, 20 gal tank. When I first start compressor up it runs fine until it builds up pressure and then shuts off. When I am using it and the seitch goes ...

Compressor wont turn off  I have a 33 gallon upright air compressor. Its only 1 year old and when I turn it on it builds pressure up to 110 psi and wont turn off. I have the pressure ...

unable to extract petcock  wing nut on my compressor stripped. Began removing the petcock but it would
not budge. I used vice grips and it simply rips the edges off of the
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919.167310 Motor running - blows breaker  Craftsman 919.167310 Motor running (But sounds different), Piston moving, but no compression and blows breaker

I have a Craftsman 6hp 30 gallon Air ...

919.167620 - changing belt  How do I change belt on 919.167620 compressor
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Help replacing tank fill tube craftsman 15 gal  Hello,

My upright craftsman 15 gallon compressor was not filling and I found the filler tube was broken at the tank coupler where it connects to the ...

Stripped Bolt is stripped  The bolt that opens and closes the valve is stripped
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Craftsman compressor builds up pressure and blows breaker instead of shutting off  I have a craftsman 10 gallon compressor that works ok up to about 60-70 psi then it blows the breaker unless i get to it quick enough to shut it off. i ...

Craftsman suddenly sounds like a shop vac  Turned compressor on today and it is pulling air hard through the fan and sounds like a shop vac. What happened?
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craftsman professional - bogs out then trips breaker  horizontal tank on it.. has 2 capacitors on top of motor.. when i plug it in fills up to about 45lbs and bogs out then trips breaker on motor.. think it ...

crafsmen 2hp 12gallon air tank 120v - install a new plug  the plug to give it power got split and its a black green and white wires and i dont know were to but them
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919.155730 I need the specfications on the start and run capacitors for this 3.5hp compressor   need dimensions, mfa, and volts for capacitors so I can replace.
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Ed, this model is still supported by Sears.

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i have a craftsman air compressor - then wont restart  new presure switch and it turns on and builds presure then shuts off at 175 . then wont restart without blowing the breaker
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red water spitting out of petcock Craftsman 1.6hp 33 gallon  I've only had the 33 gallon compressor for a month. I did the initial bleeding procedure per the manual. 2 weeks later I used the compressor for the ...

6.5 Hp the motor run for 10 sec and shuts off sputtering out  I have a 6.5 HP 60 gallon compressor and the motor kicks on for 10 seconds and shuts off as if it is fully pressurized and it is only at 10 PSI.
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Craftsman builds pressure but does not hold it  Just bought this compressor used and it builds pressure but will not hold it. I can hear and feel the air escaping from around what i believe to be the ...

connecting rod is seized to the crankshaft. - how to repair  1hp,12gal,craftsman upright ran it low on oil,how do i get the rod and shaft apart

How do you replace the fan on a Craftsman 919.167620 Compressor?   I have a craftsman air compressor model 919.167620.

The Fan located on the shaft of the motor needs to be replace but when I look at it..it is not obvious ...

Outlet Tube creating its own problems  Craftsman Compressor - the outlet tube leaking right at the connecting nut to the tank. The design of the compressor forces the looped outlet tube to absorb ...

Problem solved - Compressor runs until it gets to 80psi then stops and tries to restart.   I found on a website that someone else had this problem and they found that one of the motor starting capacitors had a loose nut.

I tightened mine ...

919. 156650 PRESSURE SWITCH - HOW IT GOES BACK TOGETHER  I DISASSEMBLED PRESSURE SWITCH IS THERE SOME INFORMATION ON HOW IT GOES BACK TOGETHER IF NOT WHAT IS A CHEEP ONE FOR REPLACEMENT
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921.166390 7 gallon Craftsman 1HP air compressor - Air stops flowing from hose after a couple of seconds.  Hello, great site I've been looking through it but haven't been able to find my exact issue so far.

I got a 7 gallon Craftsman 1HP air compressor Model ...

Parts for a Craftsman 73rd Anniversary Special  Bill,

I had this Craftsman 73rd Anniversay special 6HP- 33GAl and 135 PSI max. The label is fade off so i can read what model it is, can you tell me ...

help replacing rod on 3.5 hp 25 gal  i have 3.5hp 25gal oilless craftsman about a 1988 model that finally blew piston ring but don't see how to remove rod bearing, old rod just tightend on ...

5lb. compressor that won"t start...only hums.  I've only used my new 5lb. Craftsman oil air compressor 5 or 6 times. I recently started it and it ran for a few minutes then stopped and now only buzzes....

craftsman 5hp briggs and stratton gas powered belt driven air compressor stalls when pressure builds up  i have a craftsman 5hp briggs and stratton gas powered belt driven air compressor that quits/stalls running when the pressure builds up.

theres 2 valves ...

Sears Craftsman 6 HP - lack of parts for oilless air compressor  I purchased a Sears Craftsman 6 HP portable oilless air compressor approximately 10 years ago. From the first day I have had problems.

The connecting ...

4,5hp 20 gal craftman air compressor  my pressure stops at 40 psi

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Steve, are you saying that the air compressor shuts off at 40 PSI (probably ...

craftsman twin-V oilfree air compressor 6 hp model no. 919.721980 240 V  I replaced the fan..part no. ACG-22 and now I have a significant vibration when running. When i manually rotate the fan is moves slightly up and down. I ...

it does not start. he thinks it is the motor starting capacitor  it will not start. he thinks it is the motor starting capacitor. it is a craftsman 1 hp 3 gal. direct drive.

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Craftsman  3 Gal electric oiled compressor (125psi max)

Is there a minimum/maximum operating temperature for this. Does cold temperature affect the oil in any ...

Craftsman air compressor will not build pressure  Craftsman air compressor will not build pressure; here is what others have experiences, along with suggestions for solving this problem...

craftsman 33 gallon builds pressure, stops, and the pops breakers when refilling.  I have a craftsman 33 gallon 150 psi max horizontal compressor purchased about 8 years ago. I bought it and never used it. It was moved from the garage ...

921152100 hums but wont start  compressor hums but will not start

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If the air pressure in the tank is zero, does that make any difference to ...

919.155730 air compressor - how can i increase power   how can i increase power on a 3 1/2 hp 125 gal. craftsman air compressor to use an impact gun to remove lug nuts

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25 gallon 5hp Craftsmen blows fuse after cycling maybe 3 or 4 times  I'm running this compressor in my garage off of a 15 amp wall socket. The compressor itself says 18 amps but I can normally get 3 or 4 fills/refills before ...

I keep blowing the breaker when i turn it on  When i turn on the compressor the breaker blows.

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Craftsman 5 HP model 919165250 is blowing breaker after a few seconds of running  Craftsman 5 HP model 919165250 is blowing breaker after a few seconds of running

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air compressor stops at 20 psi  I have a craftsman 125 psi 5 gal. 1hp. when I turn it on it only goes up too 20 psi and the gauge stops movingbut the engine is still running after this ...

921.166420 /20 gal /1.5 HP......Cut-in-pressure does not turn on when tank delpetes below prescribed minimum.  With the regulator turned to 0, the tank fills to 150 psi and automatically turns off as designed.

I then set the desired flow pressure, in this case ...

what should the recovery time be on a Craftsman 20 Gallon Portable Vertical Air Compressor  it takes forever for it to refill to full pressure…and today, I watched the dial and it did not move at all while the motor was running. I unplugged it ...

overheating valve and piston asembly  craftsman oiless compressor got hot and melted the muffler off. to hot to touch head. now wont pump over 100 pnds and keeps running

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Craftsman 20 gallon upright air compressor wont start under load  My 20 gal upright air compressor (mod # 919-165230) is kicking breakers and not starting when there is even a small amount of air pressure in the tank....

keeps turning off and on, runs intermitantly hen not in use  craftsman air compressor, keep turning off and on, frequently even when not being used. seems like it is trying to fill up too soon each time

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need to buy new connecting rod  I had to machine .015" off the butts on my con rod, then re-machine the big bore, of con rod, this got things back in opperation, quickly, but I would ...

Craftsman 12 gal. compressor leaking oil from cyliunder head bolts  My new 12 gal. compressor is leaking oil from all 4 head bolts. It may have approximately 3hrs running time. The bolts are tightened properly...but still ...

Craftsman Professional 27 Gallon Vertical enought to run 1/2" impacts??  I just bought this air compressor and after filling with the proper amount of air, 150psi & set regulator at 90psi, I hooked up a new line and one of my ...

919.167241 will not build up pressure when running  I have a Craftsman Compressor MODEL: 919167241 which will not build up pressure when running. I can hear a leak somewhere but can't tell really where ...

craftsman starts up an runs for a few seconds an then throws breaker  single cylinder 5.5hp oil-free 30 gal model 919.165020 starts up an runs for a few seconds an
then throws breaker.

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installing new compression ring - preheat it or soak it?  I got a new compression ring for my Craftsman 919.167310 oil-free compressor. How do you get it to fit in the cylinder? Does it need to be soaked in ...

on/off switch cost more than 50 percent of the entire compressor  My Craftsman Model 919-167312 30 gal 2 hp on/off switchbroke and they didnt care. "we would be glad to sell you another one for 100.00 plus tax and shipping....

craftsman 2 hp 12 Gal air compressor  How do I get the housing cover off my craftsman 2 hp 12 Gal air compressor? It will not build up pressure

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sears craftsman 60 gal. 6.5 hp compressor won't build pressure past 30 psi  I have a sears craftsman 60 gal. 6.5 hp compressor 130 psi max. It had been working great, then when it was running it made a different sound and will ...

build pressure wont stop running  have a 5.5 30 gal compresser craftman and it build up to 80 psi and stay running and when you use it it will run the air out and take a good while to build ...

919-165230 kicking breaker  Compressor craftsman 919-165230

Kicks breaker after tank is filled.
And it tries to refill. Is the unloader valve in the pressure switch?
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sears 125 psi 5 gal model 921.166360  runs for short bursts 3-5 seconds then shuts wom=n't build pressure

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Craftsman Air compressor immediately trips fuse  3HP GE Motor trips fuse as soon as I flip the switch. I have removed the motor from the tank and all switches. I disconnected both capacitors and connected ...

there is a small hole next to the drain plug on my craftsman 30 gal tank....  there is a small hole next to the drain plug on my craftsman 30 gal tank, when i turn it on air comes out the small hole and air will not build up in the ...

craftsman 3 gal compressor  will only build to approx 40 psi. reed valve??

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PSI seems low...  I have a small Craftsman tankless compressor (900.15064).
Its an old unit that came with a sprayer and adapters to use to inflate tires, balls etc. I ...

Craftsman oiless compressor destroyed 2 sets of pistons in 1year  I have a 60 gallon single stage oil less Craftsman compressor. In about 1 year of intermittant running, it has literally destroyed 3 out of 4 pistons/rods....

Compressor powers air tools fine, but hook up a blow gun and it's weak!  I'm using two different Craftsman compressors and am having the same problem with both. They used to blow air good; now it's just a weak stream of air ...

Craftsman 3HP/15G Compressor cycling on and off while filling  My 5 year old compressor cycles on and off while initially filling the tank. There doesn't seem to be a pattern. It may fill to around 60 PSI and then ...

no pressure blows air out air filter   Craftsman 1HP model 921.153101 runs smooth- blows lots air out of air filter port but no air into tank Whatz up?? all lines compressor head to tank free ...

Craftsman 6HP vertical tank Blows Ground Fault, arcs inside motor  When the air compressor starts there is an arc inside the motor and the ground fault on the outlet pops. I removed the plastic case and found the pump ...

craftsman 4.5 horse 25 gal keeps running  keeps running will not build up pressure

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Hello Roger. If you go to the TROUBLESHOOTING page, and click the link ...

oil leaking out of fill cap  when i start my air compressor model 15310, oil leaks out from top of fill cap. what causes this?
Air compressor has never been used.
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Craftsman pressure switch failure  From what I read it sounds like my pressure switch has failed.

I turn it on it goes up to the pressure I have set but does not cut out. My question ...

919.721601 pressure cuts off early  Pressure cuts off at 90 psi.Rated at 120 psi. Is there a way to increase the cut off pressure?

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My Craftsman model 919167242 stopped turning on  My Craftsman model 919167242 15 gal compressor was working fine, I was running a brad nailer and noticed it had not turned on for awhile. When I chaecked ...

craftsman 33 gal 6 hp blowing fuse  hi Bill I have read all the posts and based on what you've said there, I think the problem is the unloader valve. before I go and buy new parts i wanted ...

My craftsman 3 gallon compressor does not build up pressure  I have a craftsman 3 gallon compressor, can I get pictures of what each part is and how to replace certain parts.

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craftsman 125psi portable oiless portable compressor  Hi I have a craftsman 125psi portable and when transporting it it tipped in the car and mineral oil looking stuff came out. I turned it on it worked ...

Trying to troubleshoot - 22 Gal. Craftsman is doing now. Run all day and never get over 50 psi  That is what my 22 Gal. Craftsman is doing now. Run all day and never get over 50 psi.

Reading some troubleshooting on the site, I wanted to look ...

have a 33 gallon 220 volt craftsman dry compressor takes 25 minutes to build up what is the normal tme for it to build to 125 psi?  33 gallon 220 volt compressor takes 25 minutes to build up to 125 what is the normal time for this compressor

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HOw to determine valve plates and reeds, plates, and gaskets are bad  can you let me know how to determine whether the valve plates, valve reeds, and thin metal gaskets between the valve plates on a model 921153100 craftman ...

Oil fill cap Craftsman 921152100  I need to replace the (quite tall) oil fill cap on this compressor. The shipping cost is greater than the part cost, so I want to know if any plastic or ...

pressure switch 919152920  sears cratman air compressuer 25 gallon keep's triping the circut breaker need a pressure switch. they tell me they don't the one i need any more model ...

craftsman twin cylinder run till it gets to 50 psi  run till it gets to 50 psi and gets sluges then stops and the motor hummms with a open hose on it it will run for ever ....don't know done all i know.

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6hp 120v 33 gall craftsman - 120v compressor tripping the circuit breaker  Good Morning Bill.

I have a 6hp 120v 33 gall craftsman. It was running fine earlier this week. but now keeps tripping the circuit breaker at start ...

33 GAL HAS TANK PRESSURE BUT NO REGULATOR PRESSURE  33 GALLON COMPRESSOR HAS TANK PRESSURE BUT NO REGULATOR PRESSURE. WHERE SHOULD I START LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM.

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Sherry,...

Oil change - I want to do an oil change  I want to do an oil change, but there is no dipstick.

It leaks water also.

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I don't know what not having the ...

craftsman compressor freezes up at 60 psi  I have an older craftsman air compressor. it is a 2 HP 20 GAL compressor. it has a newer motor on it. when you turn it on it will fill the tank up to 60psi ...

Craftsman air compressor blowes breaker at 60psi  I have an older craftsman air compressor, 2HP with a 20 gal tank. it will build up pressure up to 60psi and once it hits 60 it will stop and act as if ...

Craftsman 3 Gallon Horizontal Air Compressor won't build pressure  Craftsman 3 Gallon Horizontal Air Compressor won't bui;d up pressure

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Mike, no pressure in the tank at all, or ...

Craftsman - Compressor seems like it wants to start, but breaker kicks in and shuts it off  I noticed a little nit of smoke coming where the regulator is housed. I have a craftsman electrical air compressor rated 120/250. I got it at yard sale ...

Craftsman 919.154330 need motor  Craftsman compressor model 919.154330 motor needed. motor is GE 5KC48SR69S

Craftsman 919.167242 compressor not shutting off and I replaced pressure switch  I have a Craftsman 919.167242 air compressor that will not shutoff.

I've took it apart cleaned everything resealed all threaded areas and have replaced ...

craftsman compressor. It will pump up to 25 lbs only.  I have a 125 craftsman compressor. It will pump up to 25 lbs only.
I"ve tried adjusting regulator, breaking lines to determine air compressor performance ...

craftsman 919.724590 compressure labours to about 40 psi the trips the circut breaker  I have a craftsman 919.724590 that struggles to reach 40psi before tripping the circut breaker.

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Corey, make ...

Craftsman 4hp check valve  Bill,
Found out that My problem is not my pressure switch but maybe the check valve.Where do I find its location?
My unit is an older Craftsman ...

model#919-165510 runs and won't build pressure  I have compressor, model#919-165510. and it will only build to 20 lbs' but continues to run, and it does'nt leak... I"ve replaced the regulator but that ...

craftsman 2 1/2 hp 12 gallon compressor wont shut off  I have a craftsman 2 1/2 hp 12 gallon tank and it will not shut off, it keeps running until the safety relief value opens up. Also if I cut it off with ...

My craftsman compressor builds pressure then stops  I have a 2year old air compressor from craftsman it's an 1.6hp 33gal air compressor model number 919.167620.

The problem is the compressor starts to ...

Crafstman type and weight of oil  125 psi, 1.5 hp, 2 gl single tank.
What type and weight of oil to refill it

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The specific recommendation is ...

919.165140 stops pumping after first max fill  I have been reading through many questions on here but still not sure on what is causing the issue with this compressor. The compressor pumps untill the ...

air compressor shuts down after 1 min of running  i turn the compressor on and with in 1 minute it pops the breaker.what might it be ?

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Air in the tank but not making it to the quick connect.   New Craftsman 33 Gal. 1.6hp vertical air compressor.

Followed the initial start up instructions.

then shut the tried to use the compressor.

The ...

As compressor begins to build pressure, the motor slows down to nothing.   I have a Sears 919.176730 3HP 20gal oil lubed compressor. The compressor will run great providing tons of air as long as the drain cock is open. AS SOON ...

craftsman 6.5 33 gallon 2 stage professional air compressor will build up to 15-20 psi, and then shuts down  I have the craftsman 6.5 33 gallon 2 stage professional air compressor.

I have my air compresssor wired into its own 20 amp fuse.

The compressor ...

was building up pressure and then just quit working  someone gave me this (Craftsman) compressor. I plugged it up and it started building up pressure and then all of the sudden it quit working. A little ...

what size hose can i use?  I want to change from the yellow coiled hose that cam with this model, Craftsman 921.153101. What size black rubber hose can I use?

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Craftsman Air Compressor model 919.165250  My X-husband left it in the garage when he ran away from home with another woman. I can not find any manuals can someone help me out please. Is there ...

106.154780 Head Relief Valve (Twin Cylinder)  This relief valve is located between the cylinder head pressure and the pressure switch and fastens onto the pressure switch to relieve the head pressure ...

craftsman - Trying to get 100psi into bike tire  2 cylinder, single stage, 3 gal, 20 hp made by devebliss

output pressure into tire less than max tank pressure.

Trying to get 100psi into bike tire:...

craftsman 22 Gallon 5 hp vertical air compressor ~ manual needed please  I need the manual for a Craftsman compressor.

I have thoroughly examined it and cannot see a model number.

It says its a 22 Gallon Max 5 HP "Professional"...

pressure gauge  My 3 gallon air compressor works fine however, the larger reserve gauge does not register. (The smaller one does) The compressor is less than a year old....

my craftman compressor will not built over 90 psi it is a 60 gallon  my craftman compressor will not built over 90 psi it is a 60 gallon

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Hello Barbara. There is a page linked from ...

Craftsman air compressor will not turn on or power up.   My Craftsman air compressor was working perfectly fine Friday and Saturday while in use.

I plugged it in Sunday to finish up a break job I was doing ...

Craftsman compressor won't build past 20 lbs of pressure  My Craftsman compressor is model #919.155611 It's a 1.5 HP 12 gal permanently lubricated Fusetron type.

I noticed air leaking out of the flow valve,...

Craftsman pressure switch will not engage and turn on the pump at all  I have a Craftsman 6.0 gal / 150 PSI pancake compressor.

It has worked fine for ~15 years (very few hours of use).

I took it out to use it and it ...

Won't compress air  Sears Mdl. # 921.166400, 12 gallon, 1 HP, oil lubricated compressor. 2 years old.

Motor runs but won't build pressure in tank past 20 PSI.

Checked ...

wont build over 20psi  I have a craftsman 12 gal compressor that will not build over 20 psi, the motor keeps running and it runs and sounds fine but the tank will not build over ...

5hp compressor wont start   I have a crafsman 5hp 240v compressor that has sat for about 6 years. I hired and electrician to wire a 240 outlet and plugged it in and nothing happened....

Craftsman 921.153101 Question About Gaskets  Craftsman 921.153101 3-gallon, 1.5HP, Oiler

Bill - this is a great site! Thanks for educating us.

After reading the Q&A on why compressors won'...

it sounds like motor is seized up  we have a craftman professional- 25gal compressor and when it is turned on it starts to hum, eventually it trips the breaker. Any suggestions?

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Craftsman compressor - a black wire loose on a screw made a short plus a spring broke .  Craftsman air compressor 5- gallon 1HP oil lub direct dr ive model no 921 166360

I am having trouble with the switch behind the black plastic FAN .

One ...

After a hour of running the room has a haze and odor.   I bought a new compressor and after about an hour of running there is a slight haze in the room. I have checked the oil, air filter, and made sure there ...

Cratsman 921153120 will not build pressure? Are reed valves the problem?  my compressor will not build pressure, i read about the reed valves on this site and i believe that is my problem.

they are made of metal and they ...

Craftsman Compressor Overheating  This is a 6 HP, 60 gallon, twin cylinder, oil-free compressor (919.152812) purchased in 1996.

Has given many years of great service. No issues, not ...

919.167270 - the motor does run but it is not supplying air  the motor does run but it is not supplying air to tank i cam here air around motor it sounds like a load whistle.i think it may be a bad gasket but not ...

motor runs and it does not build up pressure  it will run but does not build up pressure and will not cut off with out me manualy turnig it off

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Sears Craftsman 1.5hp compressor won't build up any pressure  Thanks to your site I managed to troubleshoot the problem with my compressor. It's only about 4 years old and it simply quit compressing air. I was nailing ...

I have repaired all leaks. But still no pressure buildup.  I have a Craftsman 25 Gal. air compressor serial no. 919.165250 that i bought at a cheap prise because it had leaks. I have repaired all leaks including ...

how do you change the cut in level  how do you change the cut in level on a craftsman 60 gallon upright oil less compresser? it just seams to take so long before it cuts in when i'm sand ...

compressor starts fine then slows to stop  starts fine then slows down and fially stops and then you just hear the motor buzzing

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Craftsman 4hp 25 gallon comperssor, model number 919152920 in need of replacement capicitors  Hello I hope you can help me I have a craftsman air compressor and my capicitors are bad. I can not reed the numbers of the old ones. It has a general ...

Craftsman air compressor ~ Purpose of the Pressure Relief Valve  I have a 3-gallon 125 psi Craftsman air compressor Mod. 921.153101.

There is a small Pressur Relief valve mounted under the Pressure Switch. When the ...

craftsman runs tank seems to fill - need to replace gauge or look for other problem  1hp 3ga 125psi
runs tank seems to fill no leak noise when off. gauges are not working. unscrewed 2" 200psi gauge used can of air and needle moves. Do ...

Craftsman Compressor Very slow to fill  permanently lubricated 2 stage twin v portable air compressor Mod 919.167780 compressor takes several hours to fill.

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Craftsman compressor will not pump over 60 pounds and keeps running  craftsman model919 166442 serial 2616055775

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Hi Jerry:

You are not alone. It seems the most frequent question ...

Craftsman ... the lights in the room dim way down  Craftsman Model#919.165200 (1997 Model)
When I flip the power switch to turn it on,the lights in the room dim way down and the circuit breaker in the ...

Craftsman 6hp 30gal compressor will start then cut back off  Plug in the compressor. Flip the switch and the compressor starts up. Runs a few seconds and cuts off and will not start back up. Had motor capacitors ...

Old Craftsman paint sprayer compressor spewing oil and water  I have an old Craftsman paint sprayer compressor mdl. 106.153200.

When I plug it in water and air spew out the valve on the bottom of the tank. Should ...

second hand compressor with adjusted pressure switch need to reset it.  I have a craftsman compressor 921153101 1.5 hp 3 gallon. It is a second hand and the previous owner had adjusted the pressure switch screws. There is ...

Air seems to not be getting to the regulator.... but!  Craftsman compressor.
Main pressure gauge looks normal and compressor makes good tank pressure up to 125 psi just as it should.
No air comes through ...

Pressure is not building up ~ need a manual for my Craftsman Air Compressor  i took of the top of the piston cover for my 125 psi maximum air compressor and i dont know how it goes back together again because it has these two little ...

Craftsman compressor motor will not start. The motor will hum and trips the breaker.   My 20+ year old compressor (919.176730) often will not start. The motor will hum and trips the breaker.

My first guess was to replace the start and ...

Stops at 50 psi (stops building pressure, that is)  i have a 5.5 hp 25 gal that runs great but motor keeps running but wont go past 50psi any thoughts?

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Craftsman hates cold weather  120 volt 1.25 HP 3 gal. I have a warm weather compressor. Works great if above 55 degrees but cooler than that it gets sluggish the stops. Have to use ...

craftsman 5hp 20gallon compressor trips my breaker at start-up  craftsman 5hp 20gallon compressor trys to start up but trips my 15amp breaker. it will run a second or two before doing it. unloader valve seems to be ...

919.71752 air compressor - lugging problem  My air compressor starts fine but as the pressure builds the motor slows down an stalls-starst- slows speeds up etc.
After removing the drive belt and ...

Craftsman 2 hp 230v air compressor slows and stalls  My air compressor starts fine but as the pressure builds the motor slows down an stalls-starst- slows speeds up etc.

After removing the drive belt and ...

No air out of hose (Craftsman Air Compressor)  I had been useing the air compressor took a break and now it won't blow air, or has very lettle air flow

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919.165010 - A possible solution to this problem - pistion blew out on one side  I had a pressure issue with my craftsman compressor model # 919165010

the compression ring that is sandwhiched in the pistion blew out on one side ...

Crafts man air compressor restart problems  Ok when I plug it in it starts to build pressure when it is done I will start to use it the presure goes down and cuts back on to rebuild presure but after ...

Craftsman 60 gal won't build more than 40 psi  I have 60 gal Craftsman compressor with 6.5 hp motor. It runs fine but the pressure will not build past 40 psi. No leaks anywhere. I did notice that ...

GAS 5HP 20 Gallon Craftsmen Compressor with HVLP Automotive Spray Gun ??  I want to purchase a compressor i can afford and i can use to paint my vehicle. I want to make an informed decision. I want to be able to run a small powerful ...

craftsman 80 gal. compressor bleeding off  My compressor is slowly bleeding off. i have tried soapy water and can't find the leak.

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Hey Chris. How's it going?...

The Craftsman compressor will not build pressure  Compressor runs but will not build pressure. It feels as if the air is coming out of the intake port (through the filter.

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919.165230 blows fuses  This model is a 25 gallon upright take with what is said to be a 5.5 horsepower motor. I think this is grossly overrated on horsepower though.

The ...

Bogged down Craftsman compressor  Finally fed up with the lack of capacity my 6-gallon (oil-less) compressor provided, I recently bought a used 5hp 33-gallon craftsman (oil). I bought ...

Cycling problem with Sears Craftsman compessor  Back in 1997 my dad bought a Sears Craftsman 919.162080 electric 2 HP,8 gal air compressor. In 2005 he said it started to cycle on & off constantly as ...

4HP Craftsman air compressor - change the Motor  I would like to change the Motor from 230V to 120V. The motor is a century AC motor # 8-158629-03. It does not allow me to just switch the wiring. What ...

craftsman 7 gallon 125 psi air compressor - psi problem?  i just bought a new craftsman 7 gallon 125 psi air compressor. my problem is that the psi stops at 120 psi then slowly drops to 110 psi. it hold steady ...

Craftsman 12 gal Twin Piston compressor!! Intake valve issue  Hello all!!
I changed the gaskets of my great working compressor because it had leaks and of course taking a little while to reach its temp... The compressor ...

Craftman air compressor pressure issue  It is a 20 gal 2hp it only has 100 psi how can i get it up to 120 psi?



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Are you saying that the high pressure cut out is 100 ...

Plumbing a 33 gallon \ 2hp Craftsman compressor  I need to figure out the best way to plumb my home compressor.

I have a Desiccant Dryer Model # PA208503AV currently on order for my Craftsman model919....

Craftsman 2hp 6 gal pancake stops at 100lbs instead of 150  it stops at 100 lbs like it was set there. tried adjusting set screw in black box but it makes no sense to lose 50lbs all of a sudden . help!



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Craftsman 1 HP 5gal - reed valve problem  How do you replace the reeds for this type of compressor?



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Hello Jaret. Thanks for writing in.

I haven't dismantled every ...

921.153101 Oil for New Craftsman 1 hp 3 gal horizontal tank air compressor.   I want to know what type and grade of oil I need to put in this compressor. It has a sight glass and I also want to know if I maintain the oil level at ...

Experencing blowby on my Craftsman compressor.  I have a craftsman 5 hp compressor it pumps up to pressure but it is leaking air through the air intake filter.



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Craftsman air compressor - what is the flow?  It's a 2hp,25gal tank with the piston head, we bought it between 1994- 1996, we need to know the scfm on it.



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Hi Michele....