Iplayfarmer
Super Member
I got a used Harbor Freight compressor from a guy locally. It won't build pressure past 40 PSI. I'm suspecting that the guy let it run out of oil or ran it too hard and burned the rings.
I'd like some input from the forum here, though. What's likely to cause this? Anyone had experience getting parts from Harbor Freight? Is it pretty easy?
How would I do an overhaul if it is burnt rings? Do I have to hone the cylinder and put in oversize rings?
Any input would be useful. I know that these Harbor Freight things are pretty cheap, but if I can put a few dollars and a little time into this compressor and get it running again, it will be well worth it.
I'd like some input from the forum here, though. What's likely to cause this? Anyone had experience getting parts from Harbor Freight? Is it pretty easy?
How would I do an overhaul if it is burnt rings? Do I have to hone the cylinder and put in oversize rings?
Any input would be useful. I know that these Harbor Freight things are pretty cheap, but if I can put a few dollars and a little time into this compressor and get it running again, it will be well worth it.