Black oil cap has a hole in the side that releases air when on, is this faulty or normal?
362715
I have a small hole on the side of my oil cap, but I can not hear any air coming out during or after the machine is running... of course there is noise from the motor that would make it hard to hear a small leak.
362716
Depending on how much air is escaping it is normal. When you turn the compressor on, there will be some crankcase pressure that has to be released. On the other hand if you turn on your compressor and it takes a long time to build up tank pressure, or wont shut off due to the fact it cannot built tank pressure, that can be a sign of bad rings, and or valves. I went a long way to answer your question, so I guess the short answer is Yes, there should be a little air escape while its running. If, once the compressor has filled with enough tank pressure it should stop leaking air. Hope this helps. Depending on how much air is escaping it is normal. When you turn the compressor on, there will be some crankcase pressure that has to be released. On the other hand if you turn on your compressor and it takes a long time to build up tank pressure, or wont shut off due to the fact it cannot built tank pressure, that can be a sign of bad rings, and or valves. I went a long way to answer your question, so I guess the short answer is Yes, there should be a little air escape while its running. If, once the compressor has filled with enough tank pressure it should stop leaking air. Hope this helps.
362717
I have two of these and have never noticed that before, but yes indeed they do have air coming from that hole while the moror is running! I LOVE these compressors. They are quiet and reliable.
362718
Yes, NORMAL. The cap has a long tube and a vent hole so there is no pressure build up in the crankcase. Remember, this a "lubricated compressor". Think of it like a "small engine", the crankcase has to be vented.
2281839
Sometimes I have this problem if I don't completely release all of the pressure. If that doesn't work, use a little oil and run it as close to the seal as possible.
130574
Mine leaked. You might need new gasket rings. Mine always broke and didn't seal completely.
1455412
No that is not normal, nor does it mean it defective though. You may have a piece of sand/dirt preventing the seal on the pin to close fully.
1312410
Hi Gene - this was backordered, and I got mine today. There was no damage at all due to shipping. I followed the "first time" instructions (add oil, install air filter, run unloaded i.e. with air tank valve open for 20 minutes) - that all went fine.It is working perfectly so far.Boy - its really strong and well built too. The manual is kind of crappy though - but its not rocket science.Rob
1011915
Is yours leaking any fluids by chance? Mine started to shoot just puffs of air 90% of the time and I noticed that it had oil / grease leaking from the black plastic bit just above where the connection is on the gun. Only used it 2x, no jams, never used higher than 100 psi etc. In the process of sending it back and getting a porter-cable.
971008
yes, i just checked for you. the part that screws into the pump is a one way valve so the air isn't released.
1554383
negative, it is a hot air machine.I believe oil may short it out, would definitely make a mess
185839
You did not state from where the gas was leaking, at the gas filler or the cap. If it is where the cartridge is screwed in this is normal since the pin pierces the cartridge membrane before it is completely seated. If it is coming from the cap, it is probably because it has not been screwed in tight enough. I have found that I need to use considerable strength when tightening. I plan on adding an additional O ring but have not gotten around to it yet. Hopes this helps.
669536
Hi Gene - this was backordered, and I got mine today. There was no damage at all due to shipping. I followed the "first time" instructions (add oil, install air filter, run unloaded i.e. with air tank valve open for 20 minutes) - that all went fine. It is working perfectly so far. Boy - its really strong and well built too. The manual is kind of crappy though - but its not rocket science. Rob
795426
I've never had a problem with any leaking through the cap, and I always set it on its side. I do make sure that the cover is on securely, of course.
1026133
Not having any problems. Is it new or used? If new, contact company for exchange. If used is it the gasket? Or is there a crack on the outer casing?
2205300
Its not an oil problem its a design flaw. there is a review that tells how to repair it above. IF you dump it right after ever use there shouldn't be to much of a problem.
933411
Mine is just a yellow plastic screw cap with an oil can symbol on the top. Caution: You do not fill it up. The clear oil indicator neat the tank should only show a half bubble.
1273887
If it only did it the first time you ran it. It is normal. Burning off oil on metal from manufacture.
1102687
You are correct in not pleasing everyone. Yes, on following the manufacture's instructions. The leaks come from the screw on cap getting loose while the unit grinds down the contents - in reverse of how you tightened it in the first place. There is a hole in the power unit so the liquid drains out but it is very messy. :)
748614
Sounds like a head gasket to me. I can't think of any other place where oil and coolant passages run next to each other.Has the engine always had antifreeze in it? Or has someone run it for a time with just plain water?