Rusty Old Air Compressor Restoration - Vintage Air Compressor - Perfection Restoration

Air compressor restoration is not difficult if you use proper tools, In this video i have restored old air compressor. In the first half of the video you will learn
seized air compressor disassembly and machine work and in the second half of video you will learn how to paint, air compressor pump restoration,.induction motor restoration,
pressure switch repairing,proper method of piston rings installation, pressure switch adjustment and safety valve test.
I hope you will enjoy this videos and learn something good.
Timestamps:
00:00 Buying an old air compressor
01:25 Preview
01:46 disassembly
10:15 metal polish
10:48 machine work
12:42 paint stripper
13:17 paint
14:11 piston ring installment
15:44 bearing replacement
18:27 motor restoration
21:05 varnish
23:00 pressure switch repair
25:05 assembly
28:40 pressure switch adjustment
29:15 safety valve test
Time and cost of this restoration.
I was working for 2 weeks:
$ 166 Compressor Price
$ 5 Transportation
$ 16 head valve repair
$ 18 cylinder sleeve
$ 16 Piston rings
$ 6 SKF bearing for pump
$ 3 SKF bearing for Motor
$ 3 Gasket
$ 10 One Piston and connecting road
$ 2 Paint Remover
$ 3 Kerosene Oil
$ 6 pressure Gauge
$ 6 Air Filter
$ 6 Tire
$ 15 Paint
$ 3 Air compressor oil
$ 1 oil seal
$ 1 Drain Valve
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[@stevedittrich4411]

When putting roller or ball bearings on a shaft, try putting the bearings in a plastic bag and in a freezer for a few hours. When you take them out of the freezer, the inner bearing race will contract enough to just slide them onto the shaft without having to hammer them in. Great video!

[@tonybreeze8516]

Very clear & educational video which has taught me a lot. When you see other videos on the net showing tanks that have exploded with rust on the inside, I think you are very wise not to push it to its maximum pressure.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@fallingshells6856]

I like everything about this except for two things. You painted sealing surfaces on the pump and you doused your plants in deisel. Other than that, a tremendous improvement.

[@gallimead]

Although he's doing a few mistakes, The guy is eager, and willing. He'll do well over time

[@pratikrathid3261]

What mistake!

[@life-te7to]

Pratik Rathid he didn’t do a hydrostatic test on the tank. I can’t even imagine how much rust is in it.

[@calevel]

@@pratikrathid3261 never hit the bearing on the outer race when installing on a shaft, always the inner race for shaft or outer race for case and preferably pressing better than whacking.

[@lukeanderson5781]

Hammering the wrist pins out makes baby Jesus cry

[@knightfall7534]

Luke Anderson so did hammering on that new bearing like that 😬

[@CableWrestler]

@TheJR1948 THANK YOU! I thought I was the only one to notice...

[@radjvalieff]

Remember 1. Do not paint surfaces under sealings 2. Do not install bearings like in this video

[@Omegadoomship]

1. You can under if you have a proper ventilated enclosed setup with fans and filters. This would be better than outdoors because it would be free of dust and wind. But unless you have a paint booth setup, it ought to be done outdoors on a good day. 2. Hammering on the outer ring on a bearing is a good way to damage it. I find the best way to install a bearing is to use a deep socket or metal pipe that fits perfectly over the shaft and sits on the inner ring. Then you can either hammer it or use a press. 3. I wouldn’t be too hard on the guy. He did a lot of things correctly for the most part, and sure there were a few head scratching moments. As an engineer and mechanic, sometimes you’ve got to use what you’ve got to complete a project to the best of your abilities.

[@TheLichtspieler]

3. don´t paint the heat exchanging parts :) 4. don´t place the piston rings openings facing to the same side 5. Check the tank from inside because of rust 6. If it works, don´t give a shit ... well done

[@WhiteWingsGarage]

​@@Omegadoomship Both of you are forgot the 120 degree angle between piston rings gaps and disaligning piston rings gaps with geometrical axles of piston pin. And, IMHO, compressor oil is not optimal solution for the compressors with oil sump. My 2 piston 400l/min compressor is running with 5w40 API SN motor oil, such as i use in my car.

[@thelollipop6302]

This dude smashed em, it's like not changing them

[@thelollipop6302]

@@WhiteWingsGarage i don't like at all how he " repeared" the engine, old pistons, he hit the rod with the hammer, bearings smashed with the hammer too, and all the other stuff

[@Alldaboss]

Will be cool to see you do more restorations using this aircompressor you restored.

[@IronManRestoration]

Yes bro I will do

[@Salemchevy]

Good job my friend for giving me something to watch at 3 am. 😂😂 but still good job

[@JoseRocha-tp9hc]

Parabéns,ótima restauração,perfeita.

[@edwardjames2556]

I loved hearing the adhan in the background

[@dchardin1]

My dad was great at things like this. He was truly a master mechanic. One of the few like this master here. Of course, most people couldn't care less. The massess would rather glorify some pretty face, or pencil pusher. I'm pretty happy that video and internet tech has evolved so these folks can showcase their work. The average person may now be able to digest the amazing craftsmanship and insane level-of-effort that these masters put forth.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks a lot and great respect for your father

[@marcusofsillypoor187]

Overall you did a very good job restoring this compressor although some work method are not ideal but acceptable ... enjoy watching your work very much...

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks bro and I think you are talking about bearing installing.

[@TheJustinPham]

If "I know a guy that can do it cheaper" had a KZbin channel...

[@dannyprimeaux4184]

Lucky the tank didnt explode Didnt even check to see if there was any water in the tank it could of been rusted through

[@javaman2883]

I'm surprised he didn't hydro test first thing. It would suck to put in all that effort on a bad tank, or worse have it rupture under pressure.

[@rosekennedy9744]

I saw those motor bikes in the beginning and my heart melted.

[@LoftechUK]

That looks amazing. Great work and well put together. Trey a video and talk through it.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks bro

[@tinkertron]

Owww PAIN REMOVER, i'll drink some of that!

[@InFlamesOfSorrow]

haha yea i loved that as well

[@ALZHRNI1]

💯🏅🏅🏅🏅ماشاء الله تبارك الله ممتاز جداً

[@pitbullgarage]

Muy buen restauracion este video es muy bueno para los pintores automotrices saludos!

[@randyisham7873]

Great job on rebuilding this air compressor. And the electric motor. I didn’t know they made a buffing or sanding wheel to clean off the rotor on the the motor. Well done.👍🏻

[@IronManRestoration]

That was abrasive wheel

[@user-bp7gz2mw4g]

Well, not to say that this was the best idea :since removing all the rust, you also remove part of the metal breaking the electromagnetic gap between the rotor and the stator . In addition, there is also balancing of the motor rotor (imho imho ).But this method is the least of all evils.

[@marcelosantanarodrigues4130]

Ficou top.. Parabens pela belissima restauração.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nealwright5630]

$166 was far too much to pay for that thing.

[@klab3929]

more like 10$...

[@thethinbluelineZ06]

166 of their money, not USD I think!

[@klab3929]

@@thethinbluelineZ06 spesificly said usd

[@delbebiojr.5026]

I would rather buy a new one for $180

[@chikannie3917]

if it at my place the price for new one is about 450 usd without any free gift such as blower or pipe or even quick release connector 🤣🤣

[@noumanjunaid3410]

KAMAAL HAI 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@WirbelPlays]

The old green paint was also nice to be honest 😍

[@vagnermelo3896]

Simplesmente fantástico!!! Parabéns pela habilidade e dom

[@mnmhjh8717]

R S

[@Galacticavatar]

All those air compressors in the yard screaming, "Pick me! Pick me!"

[@katlegomohlala5545]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@claesrudling9240]

Good job! You restored it with what was on hand and repaired and cleaned up old quality parts instead of buying new.

[@IronManRestoration]

Yes, thanks

[@abelbispodossantos2476]

Gostei,bom trabalho. 🇧🇷

[@matthiasbretonnier4015]

166 for a not working old compressor, that could also have rust in the reservoir ? That’s definitely not a good deal

[@katlegomohlala5545]

Was thinking that too

[@DonnieFreymoyer]

$166 time bomb 💣 tic tic

[@drefhill]

the tank look great from the outside. I know it can be completly rusted inside but those old tanks were good. You dont ear that much accidents about tanks explosions.

[@user-zx6yj5ij1w]

С 65 поршнями этот компрессор должен качать 8 атмосфер за 2 минуты, а тут печальный результат

[@sollllom]

مشاء الله عليك .. ممتع ..⁦👍🏻⁩. .😌

[@tombarlow6176]

Beautiful restoration and saving a compressor from scrap

[@6minutemedia543]

Engineering aside, anyone else feel sorry for the poor plants being sprayed?

[@buurman2635]

Big Tam's Garage no

[@ithehuman007]

Yeh someone will walk pass them and will say never saw blue plants before.

[@toolrestoration]

amazing restoration , and the answer is yes always replace safety parts !!

[@hanifosman8080]

Great job and the steps by steps of video, work, and cost. Thanks for sharing JazakAllah

[@franciscobarajas2378]

new paint on your buffer to, amazing work, professional. thanks

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you too!

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

Watching that bearing installation hurt. You've probably reduced the life of those things by 30% by "installing" them like that.

[@chantalslut]

Never ever do that with a bearing.

[@brnfrmjts05]

@TheJR1948 I'm gonna guess the "mains" in this gentleman's case are just as susceptible to fire.

[@chrislangdell117]

It was a rubber mallet so I don't think it hurt them as much as you think. They are little tougher than that. If it had a larger torque load I would be worried. 4 hp. Probably not

[@mercer982]

@@chrislangdell117 if you hit the outer race with anything making the bearing "flex" it will actually damage it. Doesn't really matter what you hit it with.

[@1Maklak]

Using a wrench later was a good idea, but the "normal" way to install new bearings is to put a piece of pipe over the inside of the bearing and hit that pipe with a hammer.

[@Bob-507]

I really appreciate having no music, but you could talk once in a while though....anyway, nice video. I learned a lot....Thanks, Bob

[@BlankBrain]

I recently rebuilt my stepfather's '70s Wards compressor. Some of the reed valves in the head were hard to find! I had to make new gaskets. The unloading check valve was a challenge to find too. The surprising thing was that there was nearly a quart of water in the tank! The drain valve was damaged, and I don't know when the last time it was used. I installed a new Hromee extended drain valve, which is easy to get to. Now I purge condensation every time I use the compressor.

[@IronManRestoration]

Very cool!

[@shamimvlog1879]

I learned a lot from this video, thanks bro. Hopefully there will be something better up front....😍

[@Daniel235gabexx]

I love your vídeos 👍👍

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks brother

[@mrlongschlong4370]

Tip for putting on bearings way easier: put the shaft in the freezer for a while and warm up the bearing a little bit (hot air gun but be careful if yoyr bearing isn't rated for sutch heat) the bearing will just fall on the shaft and will be immovable with bare hands in not even a second. How do I know this? It did this with all the bearings in my motorcycle engine and it worked great.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks

[@regun2434]

Hurt to se pounding like that..

[@dunxbee2967]

Excellent video, loved it!

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks bro

[@GlobosCostaRica]

I would love to have his skills! Great job!

[@CableWrestler]

You're joking right? Have you read the comments?

[@hiredgun7186]

@@CableWrestler these are hack skills that no one should try to emulate

[@rackets001]

When this thing blows up, it will mean one less youtube channel.

[@xygtho3]

I have watched a couple of your restoration videos now and I am impressed with the level of detail you go into. However, I wanted to see what you did to check the integrity of the steel air cylinder which as you know, are prone to internal rusting over the years and have the potential to crack and explode. I did not see you doing any checks for rust nor cleaning/ internal treatment on the cylinder. Can you comment on this? Thanks

[@jeandebeer5470]

RESPECT FOR YOU !!!

[@vincentmazzaro1023]

Great video it taught me a few things. Keep up with the videos.

[@dhyanrules3]

Please, loosen the four screws supporting the motor and put some tension on to the belt by pulling on the motor. That what I do, when I replace the belt on my compressor.

[@alxazar]

Isnt 166$ too expensive for a rusty, not running compressor ?

[@jaredsalem5837]

Yes

[@Retrograde99]

Well it looks like it’s a big capacity 4hp industrial air compressor they go new for like 300 to almost 700 or more and that’s euro’s

[@rallyscoot]

Depends on in which country you live. Could imagine that in India you dont have to complain about such a price because of what is available there. Maybe its the cheapest 4HP compressor he could find (better then nothing)

[@fubar5884]

Most certainly, but I guess that price could vary widely depending on region. You could pick up a small compressor like that around here new for 250-300 USD. If you searched craigslist or Facebook, you could find one for next to nothing or trade. Hell I've seen folk give them away if a part breaks or they bought a new one, either give it to someone who asks or put it by the road with a 'Free" sign on it. 2$/kg is almost like buying scrap, but the heaviest thing on that is the motor and compressor, take those off and that tank would probably weigh 20 pounds or less.

[@muhammedadil4463]

For 200$ you can get 4hp new compressor

[@anglerpontianak8488]

Mantaaap iron man R 👍👍👍 sangat kreatif dan inovatif.sukses selalu salam dr angler pontianak 🙏

[@pilotsalmanalkhaldi5649]

Mashallah ماشاء الله تبارك الله thanks for the amazing video

[@IronManRestoration]

JAZAKALLAH

[@Justice-4-All]

17:35, did anyone else notice how he put Teflon tape on those JIC/SAE/AN fittings? They don't seat on the threads, they seat on the cone.

[@sivalley]

I'm an hvac tech, seeing teflon tape on those flare connections hurt, and so did the unloader that doesn't re-seat, and the bearings being hammered in by their puter race, and crankcase to cylinder gaskets on top of paint. . . . Sooooo many things done incorrectly.

[@joelmiller2504]

I missed how you cleaned the inside of the tank.

[@warhound7781]

If it wasn't maintained and is rusty it's a bomb just waiting to pop....

[@rododonnell9783]

If the compressor was as dirty as it was, the inside of the tank would be worse, that is a bomb waiting to explode

[@oldsalt7534]

Amazing work. Beautiful.

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@vaughnsmith5024]

i appreciate so much your channel i have 2 air compressor i got I'm going to make sure i watch your videos

[@IronManRestoration]

Awesome thanks a lot for appreciating

[@ezequielsilva2709]

Restauração profissional, parabéns👏👏👍👍🇧🇷

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

$166 for a used/broken air compressor? Doesn't really seem like a good deal.

[@lou704]

@Brandon RG the taxes are higher also. That is why many in countries outside the US and Canada, people fix and restore instead of throw away and buy new. New products are cheap junk compared to older products anyway. Cubans for example are still running cars from the 50's there.

[@slowman82k8]

@@lou704 that is because of the trade embargo. In Cuba they actually have a lot of newer Russian shit too. Doesn’t look as good for the tourists though?

[@CrowBarActual]

I think he got his money's worth with the KZbin views...

[@chipsnpeasifuplz]

Wouldnt have youtube content otherwise plus yt viewer revenue can make it worthwhile

[@DennisFreitas-bn7nh]

Well done!

[@bqss11]

i see a lot of negative comments, but also a lot more tips than just negative comments :-) i say great job taking on such a big task. you can be pround of yourself, and the journey wanting to learn :-)

[@IronManRestoration]

Thanks brother for appreciate

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Great restoration and it was bad luck to get one that needed so much work. I think it is fine to reuse safety parts if they are cleaned and tested. My worry is that it looks like there is no earth wire. I do have a couple of questions please. What was the total cost including the original $166 and how much would a compressor like that cost new where you are? Where did you find a replacement con rod? It looks like you are experienced in engine rebuilding as not many people have their own piston ring expanders. Were you able to get the machining done for free? as I’m assuming you may own or work at an engine reconditioning shop. Lastly, are you in Pakistan as I thought I heard calls to prayer in the background. Thanks Stuart 🇦🇺

[@Tranceenegry]

12:48 PAIN REMOVER ;)

[@zMrCex]

I need some

[@tomvarnado8156]

awesome restoration.

[@stevendegreef93]

It needs the same sticker, at least :-) Bravo for the machine work on the cylinders

[@IronManRestoration]

Thank you

[@TomLocura]

29:12 that constant hiss from the head unloader means theres a leak from the MPV/non-return valve. it should hiss but reduce to nothing in a short time, rather than what its doing

[@clementgruet6670]

16:00 do not tap on the outside of the bearing but on the inner ring with a tube

[@IronManRestoration]

ok bro

[@cupcakebruh]

Ooooo I see an old Hobart Mixer @0:06 that would be fun to restore and have ~Pastry Chef

[@sghr220]

Awesome restoration job worthy of 3 or 4 parts. I am sure you had enough footage for them. That way we will get to see your beautiful work in more details. Like for example checking the motor capacitors or sanding the tank before the primer. Every bit is interesting for some of us. Also i would've loved to see your own logo on the tank, you certainly deserve it. Good luck and keep those great videos coming.

[@IronManRestoration]

thanks bro for good advise and appreciate

[@redad2565]

Ну да собрал хорошо , в место 8 очков с напоследнем дыхание 3 очка качает , клапана кто будет притирать лепестковые

[@IronManRestoration]

У меня есть Grand Valve, но потерял запись видео.

[@user-zg8sr6hj8m]

@@IronManRestoration Работа проведена титаническая, а как насчёт коррозии в ресивере?

[@JIUNnF]

4:12 ASMR blyt. 7:47 где проставка деревянная(полимерная) с противоположной стороны оберегающая кривошипно шатунный механизм. 11:34 плохой хон. соответственно и результат. 17:33 этим гофрамм "пришол северный пушной зверёк". Они не охлаждают. 21:24 не стоило увеличивать зазор магнитный между статором и ротором. 27:45 их нужно было лопнуть.

[@user-ku1gd7wl8m]

А ещё ресивер опрессовать водой забыли. Но индусы верят в переселение душ, потому им пофиг...

[@nossyhot]

big table of cold degreaser an diesel olie.... Cleans stuff up amazingly well

[@jonathansilver4700]

Bro, excelente trabajo! , Saludos desde México 🇲🇽 👍🏽💯%🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Eau669]

Mashallah, good job

[@jameshowey7102]

Did you pressure test the tank? With it being so old were you worried about rust inside the tank?

[@tristankordek]

I'm also very curious.

[@user-oo6ip7bu7e]

Dear sir, that's an amazing video.😎😎. Thanks, for making it.

[@laurenu7311]

20:34 the tree's behind love it ?! 🤣

[@deepakthestunner]

Lau renu hahahahaha

[@ditto9300]

For anyone actually trying to rebuild a small engine, absolutely do not do anything this guy did in this video.

[@dutie248]

I was thinking the same thing. This was cringe worthy

[@tomascoudek3793]

you can't understand it ...

[@lars8254]

Can you explain why?

[@jonienglish3231]

i had to Rebuild my Small 250cc Snow Blower Engine 2x - 1st Time Lasted 30 mins with Old Parts Started to Smoke

[@alanjaldred]

Vice grips on the crank shaft. Yikes!

[@TomLocura]

17:40 thread tape? on JIC style fittings? ooook

[@KiKoo22]

Amazing job my friend 👌👍

[@davidcorbett6694]

As a compressor engineer thinking of cost to the customer,, this machine would end up in the scrap heap.. But it's an ideal project to take on, if you have nothing else better to do with your time.

[@Florian24]

this was supposed to be relaxing to watch... not cringing me out

[@MrG.N.S]

.

[@jacobosgood3513]

I know, right?

[@ComputerTechNL]

166$ now way you can get them allot cheaper here. it sounds not great butt nice resto.

[@unicorn7337]

Probably something to do with the fact that he installed the bearings with a hammer...

[@mpalaskokkalis1476]

Τέλεια η επισκευή του κομπρεσέρ υψηλής πίεσης αερος.

[@michaeldavid4227]

congratulations friend great job 🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-vo1bo1mh3j]

Что то он еле качает после реставрации.

[@anonymouzxx]

Естественно, особенно если насаживать головы на поршни с проворотом - все кольца посьезжают черт знает куда. Неужели было сложно через оправку вставить поршни в цилиндры и потом уже это одевать на шпильки и снизу продеть коленвал?

[@jpauteco]

Beautiful instructions - ,, how to destroy new fur ,,

[@tomytza123tomescu2]

13:42 those plants disliked that :))

[@restaurandocoisasvelhas]

Excellent work my friend.

[@MorbidMonk]

"Propper Tools" Smacks the outer bearing ring down with a hammer...

[@Jay20112968]

I did that on my motorcycle engine with both crank bearings and the clutch bearing.. except it was only the bearing into the crankcase, I specifically didn't hit the inner ring and it had no crank assembled yet so.. does that count?

[@Revoku]

thats a vintage air compressor? jeez, my dad has one that looks the same, and its still running well

[@zatheriz]

Oop

[@yassenahmed6754]

عاشت الايادي عمل متقن ورائع أحسنت

[@a7med088]

Good job!

[@ckilepapa4946]

That's a good job honestly

[@gruzdeluxe9238]

That’s not the way how you put new bearings. It hurt... That’s not how you do it professionaly 😔

[@jige8191]

No professionaly. Pakistani.

[@giantpad]

It hurted me too

[@unkjason]

Everyone complains about how bearings are put on. If it bothers you so much. But him a bearing press. He is working with what he has

[@giantpad]

Even if you had a press you would do it wrong if you apply force in the wrong area of the bearing , it s not the hummer but the point where you apply force

[@gruzdeluxe9238]

I’m not a type of hater but I’m just telling that this is not the best way of putting new bearing 🙂

[@gilmasouza2211]

Show!Parabéns

[@billofalltrades2633]

Very good job!

[@jimtekkit]

Apparently the comments section is full of mechanics, electricians, engineers, scientists and quality assurance officers.

[@IronManRestoration]

You are very funny bro

[@criomat]

there are about a little 850.000 viewers of this video at present. there's a relevant high probability that some of them are mechanics, electricians, engineers, scientists or quality assurance officers. ^_^ cheers

[@nickslosubi690]

This is what we do with our free time bud, I’m sorry you don’t have anything positive to say.

[@sivalley]

And some of us have pride in our workmanship. Roughshod like this makes my skin crawl. I don't care if "it works" if it's not going to work right.

[@Momo-gi9rk]

Please heat up the inner ring of the bearing and dont hammer on the outer ring as an engine rebuilder that hurts my soul so bad ._.

[@knightfall7534]

Momo commented the same thing on another comment 😂 being an engineer doesn’t mean poop if u haven’t been around the machines ur working with

[@uninspired3681]

@@knightfall7534 where im from, u have booksmart people, and then people with common sense. His shit works but like the other gentleman said, he prolly took years off the life of a rebuilt unit.....u can make it look pretty but its still a piece of chit. My opinion only

[@ronbeton1999]

You are supposed to hit a bearing on the outer ring, not the inner.

[@uninspired3681]

@@ronbeton1999 true...but if u heat the bearing it will slide into place

[@ronbeton1999]

So I looked some things up: when mounting a bearing to a shaft press the inner ring, when mounting in a housing press the outer ring. Not hammering like a fool like in this vid 😂😂

[@LVCMTB]

Nice video