Functionally operates just as it should ru-vid.comUgkxiiMg_x4gIWeXMWfBnDdRnME4qJUAva4w holds pressure perfectly when not in use. Glad one of the other reviews pointed out that the bottom pressure release valve was open; thought it was defective at first.
Just wanted to thank you for your video... A friend give me a air compressor. I went and bought hoses and all for it just to find out that it wasn't pumping air. You had the only video that addressed my problem and it worked!!!..... Thanks again for your video and all your help
Muchas Gracias!! My Craftsman compressor crapped out today! After watching your video. . . . . I took it apart, and my problem was identical to yours!! I also used a smaller piece of cardboard for a temporary gasket. . . . and all is well again! Thanks SO much for your helpful video. . . . . and 'no cost' repair!! -JG
Thanks for tip, never thought I'd turn an old pizza box into a compressor gasket and get it back up and running! That's exactly what the problem was. Very Helpful Video!
I got tired of working around an older pancake compressor that shot craps three years ago. Yesterday I watched six Utube videos on how to fix a compressor that wouldn’t pump up to pressure. It was your video that helped me repair my compressor!! GREAT JOB ARTURO! Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. I watched it after my compressor had problems holding air. I took mine apart, had the same split in the gasket in the center and went to an AutoParts store and paid $8 for gasket material (1/16") oil, gas, water and cut a new one using the old as a template (but I did it on a solid surface). Put it back together and went from 40psi and running forever to 120psi, back to normal. Thanks for the idea!
Been looking and searching all over RU-vid and other sites with the same problem. I haven't tried it yet but will do it right away next day. Hope it works out the same as yours. TIA 🤗🤗🤗
Great video sir. Couple suggestions. If you cut your cardboard, say an inch bigger then original gasket and reinstall the head it'll give you a perfect impression of the gasket to cut out. You can just use a pencil to knock out the holes for the screws or just take an erasable marker and paint/color the bottom of the screw. With the cardboard in place an the valve cover in the right place press the painted bolt into the screw hole leaving an ink impression for each screw location. Remove the valve head cut out the screw holes and reinstall the head with the holes lined up. Screw each bolt in a few turns on the valve cover in order to make the gasket outline impression. Remove bolts and cut out your "new" gasket. Also if you use the same marker to color in/paint the valve cover, you can quickly press the valve cover on a piece of cardboard and it will leave an perfect impression of the gasket. Lastly, I believe gasket maker is only 7$. Lmao. Kind regards V
thank you Arturo, I got one for free, I got the gasket set for 20 bucks on ebay, and now I have a great compressor! your video showed me that I could fix it myself! great stuff!
A really good gasket material for this or even a small gas engine is a milk carton not jug carton the coating when compressed stands in for sealant and works great.
that is called peening a gasket because it is usually done using a small ball peen hammer. that is why old timers use to call ball peen hammers a plumbers hammer. don't do it now days due to it cost more to pay someone to do that than to just buy a gasket. it is a skill to remember if you are ever in need of a gasket in a emergency. thanks for sharing the video
what make/model compressor is this? I have an OLD Sears Craftsman Tankless compressor that does not have a screw in output, and no filter! they have a weird shaped gasket that looks similar to an arch that fits in a slot that takes up most of the head and slightly into the plate that goes over the alum output tube! I've been searching for a replacement head that matches in size,etc.. but also has threaded output... Any help be appreciated!!!
Had the same problem... solved temporary with a fat piece of paper taken from a shoe box. I will buy a proper gasket sheet and make a new gasket. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Arturo! I had the same problem and same compressor. I had no idea it would be this simple. Easy fix using an orange juice carton, will probably be buying an actual gasket if it breaks again.
Hi I so glad to hear that also if you want to made a great gasket your self just get the material in the Auto parts I did it myself and replace is a bag with different sizes I buy it from Auto zone God bless you Arturo
When you started making the gasket, I was thinking...hmmm...we used to do that in the Army. WOW! I have a Campbell Hausfeld and has the same issue, gonna try this and see if it works. I'll let ya know!
thank you for taking your valuable time to educate us in this video.... you should be a teacher.. you showed us in detail and I thank you for this video...your new friend, Buddy S.
Me personally I would try this but I would also use a silicon gasket maker for cars! It would be stronger and you may not need to replace for a long time or maybe never!! I may also use real gasket material and also the silicone gasket maker!!
If you use silicon gasket maker the silicon will squeeze out inside the head when you tighten down the head bolts and when you start it up a piece of silicon will most likely break off and lodge in the reed valve and you'll be scraping gasket maker off the head when you go to repair it for the second time. Gasket making material from the parts store and making a copy of the old gasket is a much better plain.
You did an excellent job. LOL I thought you might buy the gasket but they are a set and you only need one. WTF. I will have more work to do to make mine because I could not save the old gasket. That's alright as I have made hundreds in the paste. Good job
Arturo that was excellent man thank you for taking the time to post this video. Hopefully the problem with the one I found is the same issue. Thank you again well done amigo.
What's that black plastic/ rubber bulb thing do on the end of the top of the case has working on mines missing mine and trying to figure out something I could fab up to replace it
Very similar to mine and it doesn't seem to have any filters that can clog and it was all of a sudden, so this must be the same problem with mine. Would have helped if you showed it not building pressure before instead of just telling us, but you got it working as expected. What do you think caused the gasket to break down? Thanks for showing your repair. Where can we buy that gasket?
Hi I just checked your message well the gasket over the time is going to get damage because the compression and the heat but you can probably find out a new one online or buy the material and made it your self that's what I did
I would just trace around the old gasket with a pencil since it's in good condition. Then use a ruler to trace the missing piece of the gasket. But great diy fix video. 👍
Great video, I have a "brand new", old Craftsman 15362 Air Compressor/ Direct Oil Lubricated - Cast Iron Cylinder, [135 PSI max., 3.7 SCFM @ 40 psi, 2.4 SCFM @ 90 psi, 1.0 HP 3 Gallons]; right out the box malfunction during the initial 'Start up" mild run, break-in procedure. Oil started leaking from the system and it wouldn't build pressure. I checked the fluid bulb, still contained fluid, tightened the bolts down, tried it the pump again, ...."No joy" then turned it off and threw in the back of the garage for ..... LATER. What should I do to fix/ repair for use? Thanks in advance
Hi sorry for your bad experience with your air compressor well as far I hope it is possible a different things but you don't give up I not really an expert but just checking the oil level and gasket,the air pressure valve and final opened and you will be able to found the problem that's what I did my best wishes for you and your project God bless you have a great day.
Hola buenos días amigo tengo un compresor igualito a ese mi pregunta es no carga ya cambié empaques así como tú lo hiciste y no avienta nada de aire por la válvula de drenar espero tu respuesta y muchas gracias
I have a craftsman compressor what is the black knob for on it under the red knob it was given to me so trying to figure out how to regulate air in tank for pressurized tank that I use. It has a big red knob & black know under it any help is greatly appreciated.
Hi yeah that's the pressure control know when you moved keep eye on the Gage control and you will see how much you are adjusting just don't go over 125ps
@@arturoramirez907 which knob the black one or red one. The red us on top & black at the bottom. I know the red one. So when it to pressure I want then turn black knob to lock it there? Is that for tank or out going pressure? It keeps firing up all the time.
My compressor wouldn't get above 50 lbs. This is exactly what was wrong with it. The head bolts had loosened after 10 years and the gasket failed in the same place
good video, but instead of using a Stanley knife / blade to cut out the gasket, why not puncture a hole in each of the segments that need cut out and just use scissors ? less chance of the knife / blade slipping and either cutting yourself or damaging your gasket.
