I have a small air compressor and need a part for it but can't seem to find any place that sells parts. It looks just like this one or this one look another one
The problem is its a cheap throw away when broken type, and I'm too cheap to throw it out. If you turn on your X-ray vision and look past the "control" panel you would see 2 cast/pot metal tubes that the regulators and gauges on the bottom and the Q/Ds on top connect up to.
I was trying to track down a leak and when I tightened on of the Q/Ds the piece split wide open. I will most likely end up rigging it up somehow, but would prefer to replace the part so it all works right.
So long story, short question. Anybody know where I can find the distribution manifold for it?
cwh
PowerDork
2/18/13 1:49 p.m.
In a tube of JB Weld? Stuff will fix many,many things.
RossD
UberDork
2/18/13 2:00 p.m.
Q/Ds? Quick Disconnects? How about just make a distribution manifold out of some copper? You'll have to be mindful of the specs for the pipe for pressure, however.
JB weld, pics would help.
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/All-power-america-Parts/Air-compressor-Parts/Model-APC4005/3325/0703000/50036543/00001?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/lis_png/PLDM/50036543-00001.png
manifold is part # 49 at $29.49 in stock
Or you could replace the manifold w/ black pipe nipples and BMI fittings, 1/4" to 1/2" NPT. The regulator looks integral to the manifold so you might have to plumb a threaded reg. in.
Looks easy enough if JB won't hold
That would be it, thanks. As far as using JB weld, well I thought of that, but after trying to tap threads into what was left so I could put a bolt coated with JB weld, I broke the rest of it.
Its been one of those days. I need to look at why the vans air bag rear suspension is leaking, but not today. Don't need to break that also.
