omega0684
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:00 PM |
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compressor oil?
i need to replace the oil in my compressor but i don't know what oil to use? its only a 25 litre tiny thing, can i just use some engine oil?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:01 PM |
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what compressor is it?
i can't remember, but when i got my compressor from machine mart, i think the guy gave me a clarke brand engine oil to use
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doddy
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:06 PM |
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its meant to be sae40 i have a litre for my compessor it got compressor oil written on it i got it from machine mart
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adithorp
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:13 PM |
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I'm not 100% on this but I think compresor oil is special so as not to knacker seals in tools or rot hoses.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Peteff
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:22 PM |
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Mine uses 30 grade. It has no detergent additives like engine oil as there is no combustion taking place. Our local hire shop has it for about £4 a
litre and it doesn't use a whole litre for mine.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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BenB
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:33 PM |
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Are you near a screwfix? They sell it.....
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r1_pete
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 02:38 PM |
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How much do you need? I've a 5L bottle, my machine only takes half a litre so can spare you some for the postage.....
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 03:16 PM |
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just put new oil in and the bloody thing has seized up! taken it apart and the big end of the conrod has seized!
im now in the market for a new compreesoor motor or even better a larger compressor!
any know of anyone who is looking to sell?
[Edited on 30/7/10 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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MikeR
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 04:18 PM |
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thats bad luck 
Keep the tank - you've got an extra air reciever now 
(trying to be positive)
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big_wasa
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 05:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
just put new oil in and the bloody thing has seized up! taken it apart and the big end of the conrod has seized!
im now in the market for a new compreesoor motor or even better a larger compressor!
any know of anyone who is looking to sell?
[Edited on 30/7/10 by omega0684]
You didnt put air tool oil in it did you ?
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omega0684
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 06:52 PM |
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^^^^^ no i went and bought some SAE 40
P.S Warren me old china, your motors looking nice, how far off are you?
[Edited on 30/7/10 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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