Air compressor failed

[Grwilson]

My air compressor threw a rod. I was wondering what the clean up process usually entails?

 

[mhb285]

replacement..... I have a NOS one for $175 shipper....
Let me know.
Mike

 

[Grwilson]

wife says have to wait two weeks to see how money pans out

 

[rustystud]

Drain your engine oil and look for metal fragments.

 

[Grwilson]

is dropping the oil pan recommended ? i worked in armor in the army when we had problems we just changed the whole power pack

 

[rustystud]

is dropping the oil pan recommended ? i worked in armor in the army when we had problems we just changed the whole power pack

Nothing so drastic is needed, just drain and replace the engine oil and filters.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I agree.

 

[Wildchild467]

2 cylinder compressor or single cylinder?

 

[Grwilson]

Two cylinder compressor, one of the rod caps failed

 

[pigpen60]

Any pictures of the carnage?

 

[m109a2]

Welcome Grwilson to the site,If I was you I would heed what the heavy hitters just posted.Al