Pasta Burner Posted March 29, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) You can see my earlier struggles in the replacing desiccant thread I revived. The trouble being a newb is that I don't know what to search for, but some friendly advise put me on the right track. I was having the issue of not getting the rear to put out more than 45 PSI. Found a thread that said to clean the solenoids, I did that and found some metal FOD in two of them. replaced the system and still couldn't build pressure above 40 PSI. My mind was thinking that its a week compressor considering I kept getting the E2 Error. Took the compressor apart and it was dry as a bone sans some lithium grease that probably shouldn't be in there. Oiled it up with some compressor grease and Boom! Pressure builds like I assume it should and the compressor runs much quieter. Low Med and Hi auto work now and Manual I was able to reach 81 PSI. also to note, it was obvious I was not the first one to take this apart as most of the screw heads were slightly stripped. I believe the bolt head between the intake and output of the compressor is for oil, but I couldn't find any info on that and mine would not budge, to reduce further issue It was easier to take the compressor side off. DAMN! I meant to Edit the Title! It's not oilless SO I THINK! I'm NO EXPERT. I JUST FOUND IT WORKS BETTER OILED. Edited March 29, 2020 by Pasta Burner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted March 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 29, 2020 It probably is oilless. Just the factory lube is only good for 30 years or so.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Burner Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted March 29, 2020 it is oilless, I can't figure out how to change the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted March 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) There is oil in the sump, where the crank connects to the piston rod and pin. I refurbished mine by cleaning the cylinder, soaking the ring till it floated correctly, and then put a swipe of silicone grease added about 1/2 oz of gear oil reassembled and dats all folks;) Edited March 29, 2020 by Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasta Burner Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted March 29, 2020 There is oil in the sump, where the crack connects to the piston rod and pin. I refurbished mine by cleaning the cylinder, soaking the ring ring till it floated correctly, and then but a swipe of silicone grease added about 1/2 oz of gear oil reassembled and dats all folks;) I didn’t put near that much in, but a hearty coating of all parts and seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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