FREE?!? Gas Powered Air Compressor has MAJOR Problems ~ Can we Bring it BACK from the DEAD!?!?

[@jamescook5738]

Listening to you talk about anyone can do anything. In 1983 i lost both hands below my elbow. Did I stop living,stop wanting to do things myself. No. Since then I’ve ridden motorcycles in the woods,built n flew RC aircraft,taught myself to do all kinds of leather items. Even make a few dollars doing that. My mind is still active. Invented joy sticks fer my RC transmitter. My desire exceeded my disability. So thanks fer the talk on that. By the way before I lost my hands I did much of what you are doing now. Thanks fer bringing back memories.

[@RenoBusdriver]

Glad you found a way to overcome your disability. Some of homeless where I live claim they can’t work due to a disability. I call BS. Had a man paralyzed in a wheelchair who still managed to find a job.

[@kraigcochran9995]

@@RenoBusdriverthe entitlement mentality is a bigger disability than the op had to overcome.

[@medieval_axe_man]

@@RenoBusdriver If you can stand behind a sign you can stand behind a cash register.

[@RenoBusdriver]

@@medieval_axe_man I totally agree. Recently there is a Indian (India) American family panhandling flowers to make money to pay their rent and feed there kids. I think that effort would be better spent looking for work and since I don’t know all the facts I maybe totally wrong. What needs to happen from the government level is stop giving hand outs. The welfare system is broken and most people do not use as intended. Just had to add that thought.

[@giggiddy]

You've got my respect buddy. When I start feeling sorry for myself, I think about badasses like you that keep fighting the good fight- and it gets me out of my funk. Cheers buddy.

[@Farm_fab]

I've gotten a lot of fasteners at the scrap yard, and I've organized them in empty peanut butter jars. I persuaded a coworker to save hardware from jobs that we did. Our line of work was mechanical systems demolition, so we had to unbolt a lot of stuff over the years. He would just go to the hardware store and buy new for a project. I asked him how hard it woud be to but some in his pocket and take them home (he was the boss's son) and put them away when he got home. He had a surprise for me one day. He took my advice, and made storage bins from ice tea jugs, and had the hardware organized. I was impressed.

[@jo9732]

This guys channel should be required watching for all teenage boys and young men. What a set of skills!

[@rayscrafield2106]

Your collection of parts amazes me. I used to have what I called a junk drawer and my wife always gave me a hard time about "junk". But, every time I was in a bind I was able to find what I needed in my "junk" drawer. She doesn't bug me anymore. Great video and what a nice find.

[@Nevir202]

Ya... My grandfather, as a small business owner dealing with machinery had an IMPRESSIVE collection of junk and documents. After selling it, like 6.5 years later, he decided to finally be rid of all the "junk" and old "useless" docs. Then he started needing bits... And the Feds asked for some of his old tax docs... Thankfully he was able to get copies of the docs lol

[@coreybabcock2023]

Reasons I try to keep stuff in my camper Van I live in so when I have a issue I have something to fix it with or doing mobile mechanic or handyman gigs

[@ivan-do8od]

This idea of having zero ability to fend for yourself and self-sustain is a new one and it is created by bureaucratic entities and corporate monstrosities. People that are able to live their lives without any surfaces from Daddy government or Big Daddy Corporation are a threat to their existence and everything is being done to try and remove the remaining few of us who are able to exist free from both of their clenched hands one of the old family members in my hunting camp when I was a kid was a young kid during the Great Depression and he remembers keeping all metal Soup cans to cut the lids out of them cut them in half and then flatten them with a hammer and use them as roofing repair or to seal up the corner of your Shanty for the mice and rats couldn't get in he said they were happy when they had split pea soup and there was a small bit of meat in it and it was a rarity normally just split peas water pepper and some horseradish. We are not that far off of having to live like that again keep that in mind and God bless

[@larrystoodley7193]

Great vid I agree you need to replace the unloader valve. I was a maintenance tech in a factory for around 15 years. The last 5 as a supervisor. Many of the equipment ran on air. Our rule of thumb is a pressure gauge should be rated at twice the working pressure. So if your working Pressure is 125 the gauge should read at least 250 which saves the gauge from wearing out prematurely. just a tip from me to you. You always have good content and I wish it was more often.

[@bannzai]

You were meant to find this compressor, I don't think there will be many people who could have brought this back to usable condition. You are like a dog with a bone . I also like how you don't take shortcuts, you diagnose and fix what needs to be fixed. Really enjoyed this video, keep them coming. Love, health and respect from Scotland UK.

[@M.TTT.]

I've done similar repairs/rescues where the time/money isn't really worth it, but there's just something about getting something free and bringing it back to life with your own effort. It's more like its really mine and saving it from the dump. I should start doing videos, but meh. I rebuilt a Echo 9010, shaved a couple hundred off buying new at least, parts add up quick.

[@Sonomaniaque]

"I have a mentality that there is absolutely nothing I can't do" How I love this sentence! Yes, everything is "learnable". You don't need to be the best at making something to do it, you just need to start making it. And once you're started, you have to finish it if you need it. Often, the reason is money, but not always. Also the pride to think " I could do it by myself, I'm not depending on a professionnal - or so called- to have what I need". Your way of thinking is the path that drives DIYers, and I hope that many will walk it!

[@jamesroets800]

When you said that you have no formal training in the plethora of trades you exhibit, I was floored. I can fully appreciate your words about digging in and getting things done - if you've a mind to. I found that I love woodwork but I have no training in carpentry. So what you said resonates with me. Great job on the compressor and I'm looking forward to your next video! Thanks.

[@stevebeavers3754]

Good job! As a former small compressor mechanic, you did great. Unloader valves are sold specifically for the 2 pressures you desire. Also typically the hoses are copper from pump to unloader.

[@1982jeepcj8]

well, I got 40 minutes in, paused and went and finally stopped putting off installing new chinesium carburetors on to two string trimmers and a post hole auger. So, Matt motivated me to do something in the shop in the rain. SO yeah they all run now, when I get my rebuild kits I'll fix up my originals

[@shawnzalewski1917]

Over 2 hours of Salvage Workshop on a Sunday afternoon. You can’t beat that.

[@canlungdoc]

I'm not sure a more tightly edited 45 min version wouldn't beat it

[@I_Dont_Answer_Questions]

@@canlungdoc Spot on. I like the guy and his work. But fucking hell he loves to hear himself talk and explain the most mundane details. Now I"m going to pick up this valve with my left hand and pass it to my right hand. See how I make that exchange? I do that because...

[@kenkosidlo1971]

Great job. You never need to worry about your videos going too long as far as I'm concerned.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

This video has been amazing. If I can't do something I always keep trying. I even have the bruises to prove it. Appreciate your videos and I love it when you have the dogs around. I remember when you used to take them for a walk. Thank you for taking us on this amazing journey out of something free😊

[@debbiehughes795]

Now you need to paint the gas tank white to make it patriotic. I love watching what you do. I learn so much watching videos like yours. As a 63 year old woman, I have just recently got 2 lawn mowers going from watching content like yours. I also love restoration and your passion for it is so intriguing. 😊

[@amichaelford8868]

Great videos. I like watching you fixing and reviving old machines and equipment. I liked what you said about working on stuff. From the time I was about 5 years old, I liked taking things about to see how they worked. If something was broken or didn't work, I would take it apart and see why and fix it. I didn't have a dad that could teach me how to do it either. My dad's idea of vehicle maintenance was to drive the thing until it didn't drive any more and then go down the the car lot and get another car. I enjoy working on stuff from weed whackers to my own vehicles. I don't have the patience to do it full time as a career, but I like it as a hobby.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I agree with you 100% as far as tackling projects that you may not know how to do at first glance. This summer I decided to tackle a number of projects on my property that I had been worrying about for almost six years. Project after project I was able to complete (knocking them down like dominos) which just propelled me to keep going.

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

As much as I love seeing you work on the big machines, sometimes it's the little things that are the most fun to watch you fix.

[@joef108]

True 'sweat equity' is featured in every Salvage Workshop episode! Please be extra careful dispensing gasoline indoors- gasoline vapor pools in low lying spots and does not dissipate like, for example, propane. I winced a bit when you tried to start that gas engine indoors right after adding fuel.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

What a magnificent find!!! I love when I find the machine that fits the parts I have been sitting on. I Think we share in that, being able to see the value/potential in a machine that may not be operable but there are so many parts that are worth saving because you know one day you'll be driving down the road and BAM!! there's the machine you've been waiting for!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the new addition to the mobile shop you've been building a piece at a time.

[@billroberts3864]

Matt, thank you very much for encouraging folks to reach out and do things they didn't know they could do. Yes, take a step of faith and do something you didn't know you could do. Gaining confidence is a growing opportunity. Great challenge for folks who may be a bit timid about doing something. Matt, blessings to you.

[@deepierce5030]

Liked seeing you bring this ol gal back to operation after such a hard life. The bit at 1:30:00 spoke to my soul dude, for real. I have been graced with the ability to work on nearly everything from trimmers to lawnmowers to large diesel engines and feel blessed to have been afforded the opportunity to not only work on things but to obtain the knowledge and mentality to do so. While I have a very large family, I have primarily been independent aside from those who've helped or offered work. 😊

[@terryrogers1025]

Nice job of trouble shooting issues on the compressor. You have made yourself a sweet little field service compressor. As far as your observation on all it takes is a willingness and a desire to learn and it can be done, I speak from experience on this point. Great video, thanks for taking us along.

[@darrellgarlough7140]

I fully agree with your thoughts on learning a hobby or a profession. I self taught myself as a teenager to repair cars, I taught myself how to trim houses, and now at 63 I'm teaching myself stereo repair as I am no longer able to work on a lot of mechanical things due to arthritis. Not sure how long my hands will hold out, but I feel the need to learn or lose what I have learned over my lifetime. One of the hardest things for me to do is say, I can't anymore, keep on doing what you do, I enjoy your repairs

[@andreacrashe9894]

*You never gave up on this air compressor... you just kept on trying to figure it out..... and you did figure out each issue that cropped up. What you said about learning on the job and not a qualified mechanic.... I understand that completely... I too learned as I went and have and can still, put my hand to do things... But you know that some people are manual people whilst others are not... but at the end of the day we all do what we find we can do... Years ago I discovered your channel... and watched in awe as you figured out stuff... 🙂.nz*

[@KentDiego]

If you made a custom Salvage Workshop logo stencil and painted your logo on the side of everything you remanufacture it would look awesome.

[@dickdavidson3616]

Agree! This machine is the epitome of what this channel is all about. Paint the tank white, replacing the Hitachi logo with the Savage Workshop logo!

[@kevinwhitehill7049]

Nice job reclaiming this once trashed compressor. One suggestion For you is you are going to want to change the compressor discharge line. If you plan to use this compressor for any amount of time, the hydraulic line you modified to work will not hold up very long. The air discharged is at a very high temperature and will breakdown a rubber hose rather quickly which is more than likely what caused the old line to leak so badly. Most industrial air compressors use a rigid steel line. As those are made per the application and your unit is modified, that’s probably not an option. You could use soft copper although that may not hold up well to the vibration. The easiest and most durable replacement would be to use a nylon hose with stainless outer braiding like most semi trucks use. The nylon holds up to the extreme heat and the braiding resist abrasion. They can be made to any length, flexible and are fairly inexpensive. I work for a large Peterbilt dealer group in the Midwest and have made many of these hoses over my long career.

[@adamluke1289]

Love all the hardware in those cabinets! You can never have enough of it.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

You my friend have great content,,,I'm an old lady and I love your channel.I really appreciate your talk I feel the same about trying new things.I lay awake at night trying to fix the problems I come across. And if I don't try to fix them ,I'm angry with myself but at least I tried.

[@matthewhall1068]

Subscriber for life now brotha we have that same mindset and life live with the mentality of "what's the worst thing that'll happen your gonna make more trash outta the trash ? Tell yourself you can do it and go out an Try the things you wanna try." Literally what my grandfather said to me at an extremely young age and i have since lived my life by the wise words of "failing isn't a bad thing but a lesson learned in what not to do the next time!" And I've since self taught myself how to rebuild cars, tools, equipment, and so many other things! Now. My entire family calls anytime they need something fixed because they all say "if you 2can't find away to fix it then it's really junk!" I will say I've not been able to fix things, got frustrated but now that I'm older I see 9 outta 10 times I can and will figure it out fix it and or actually end making it better then it was before like you have done with this air compressor build! So everyone remember you can't make anything more trash then the trash it already was to you in first place! And as long as you tell your you can do it you will do it! But remember failing is never a bad thing or anything to be ashamed of just remember each fail is just a lessons learned in what not to do next time you do it! 💯 Subscriber for life now brotha keep on pushing to accomplish whatever you desire for you and family!! 🤙🤘💯

[@normmcrae1140]

A quart of Carb Cleaner and an Ultrasonic Cleaner would have cleaned up that carb PERFECTLY. They make things SO much easier. I WILL DEFINITELY agree with you on your opinion of Honda small engines! Our company uses them in -40* temps in ANTARCTICA, and they NEVER let us down!

[@keithhimmelrick3868]

I think if you watch the part where you bent the pushrod back to being normal and then you adjusted valves and started it up you can see the adjusting nut moving back and forth on the stud. Have fun

[@funone8716]

Max rpm on the Quincy 210 is 1000 rpm, don't over speed it. Looks like its running way faster. Cost for just the pump is around $2500. They are the Rolls Royce of piston compressors.

[@terrycannon570]

I bought one that was non-working one time. The previous owners were using detergent motor oil in the compressor. Detergent oil produces oil vapor, and the vapor turns to glass like coke inside the valves and unloader valve. The unloader valves are often exposed to rain and snow and rust the ball seat. After putting a new head gasket on the compressor and cleaning all the coke out of the valves and unloader I was able to get the little Honda motor to cycle on and off at 80psi low and 120 psi high pressure. When I got it id did not even have the linkage for the throttle, so I made a rod out of some wire. Worked great and I gave it to my brother. I already have a big one with the 13 horsepower Honda engine on it so I didn't need it. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@brackenharris5597]

I called you when i was a kid trying to fix a ps4 disk tray issue when you still had your repair shop you inspired me to continue in the tech industry I’m now 24 I’m praying for you too get better

[@ryanwilson3632]

I gotta be honest props to you. I restored my own air compressor and repainted it to look like a DeWalt unit. But this project you took on I would have thrown in the scrap dumpster and gotten a new one. My time is worth more to me then that.

[@johnwilimczyk4188]

replace the set screws in the taper lock with grade 8 bolts then you can use a open end wrench to tighten the taper lock bushiing on the shaft

[@alantorrance6153]

So, you are a self-taught mechanic. So am I. (My dad was a Doctor -- a very different type of guy - checking tyre pressure was his mechanical limit.) At age 21 I bought a Rover 75 (1956 or thereabouts model) and found it needed attention. I stripped the engine and gearbox, reconditioning both (the heavy engine machining - crank, rebore, camshaft, grinding the block surface, grinding cylinder head surface - I had done for me in a shop. I rebuilt and reassembled the rest, including new bearings engine and gearbox. I had no tuition whatsoever. My only guide was a "Haynes" workshop manual. The whole thing was easy enough and the car ran absolutely beautifully following the work. Beginners luck, perhaps. But certainly some considerable aptitude.

[@anthonyhoult152]

Now this is a treat, over two hours from salvage workshop! Sit back relax and enjoy with a coffee 👍👍👍

[@drewaps7822]

Dude you're the first person besides myself I heard in my life about how you learned mechanics. Exactly like Me. That's what I tell my son. We didn't have yputube. My parents were broke and when they went for walks they got picked up lawnmowers and I'd break them to see how it works. And that was age 6. I'm a licensed mechanic now. But quit the trade cause I learned working for someone else makes u taint that passion and desire. Some things are best left as hobbies. Good for you brother and happy new year

[@garywilliamson7493]

Thank You Matt - Your Right, when I was Young I knew if I Fixed My Mind on Doing Something no matter how many times I hade to come up with another Idea eventually I'D find a way to not only fix the issues but also make it Better than it was before ! Oh I'M now 73 years old but My Head still Thinks I'M 23 Years old - My Body Knows I'M Not - Love Your Videos 🦘

[@seansysig]

I believe your oil pressure is very high do to a crankcase seal is leaking. To verify lower your air tank pressure to 20psi and see if oil gauge matches air pressure. The potential for this is great! I’m a retired SteamPlant Utility engineer of 20+ years and using both teflon tape and liquid teflon thread sealant is wasteful, but won’t hurt anything. Just use a quality tape and the proper material for hydraulic fluid or petroleum gases.

[@kosams]

Your max tank pressure is shown in the front gauge and the required pressure adjusted by the red knob for the pressure for the outlets. So your shut off should be set to the front one. This might have already been said as I didn't read them all - at the time of comment 253 ~ cheers Jim

[@roberthocking9138]

I was just about to say, it will have bent push rods or rockers because someone has over revved it. Had one do the same thing. Good job 👍 beautiful dogs btw

[@bobadam7021]

There is a thin line between hording and being well stocked, that line is organization. I'm jealous of your discipline to be so organized.

[@380.motorsports]

With small OHV engines it’s common that owners don’t adjust the valve lash as specified by the motor manufacturer. I’ve made the same mistake. If the valve lash gets too loose it will allow the rockers to misalign and bend a push rod. The stuck valve may have been the cause of excess valve lash as well due to poor oil maintenance and a lot of run hours.

[@ottodydaktyk]

Cool! I've just started a class on small engine repair and i have a compressor that needs some work. Thanks for sharing knowledge and the pep talk. You're right, if it's broke, why not? I always keep everything that I can when I trash something and I thought I had a lot of parts. YOU WIN!

[@philliphall5198]

Our local college said they don’t need small engine classes because there will be none in a few years I told him he is stupid and needs to go to grade school again

[@OldBlue94]

I did that I got a broke down Gravely 430 garden tractor and did a full ground up rebuild. I have never done anything that in-depth before something I wanted to do after finding your channel.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Nicely Done! Glad you went after it and made it happen!

[@shaneellasdaicastrestorati3675]

Mate I hole heartedly agree with you if it's not working what's the worst thing to happen it goes back to scrap, I try to fix everything. Great repair by the way

[@thowe689]

You two have essentially built a new boat with the addition of the demolition adding to the work load. Your efforts are so very impressive and these last two weeks of daily updates have been my first thing to do when I wake up. Be proud and accept the timeline as it is and don’t force the issue of getting back in the water. That time will come when everything is ready. Don’t forget to take time for each other.

[@jameses797]

Nice to see the carry over from fixing the lathe, and using it on this project!

[@allmond56]

The line between the outlet of the compressor and the tank should be a copper line. Really enjoy your channel.

[@rjm7168]

Aluminum works too.

[@RobertDickens2002]

I feel like this was much more than a video about a compressor i feel like i was meant to hear that amazing motivation speech in the middle

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertadriver6931]

Fantastic recovery of a valuable piece of equipment.

[@kerryevans7413]

Great job on the roadside gas air- compressor. That thing will come in handy out in the field. Or around the house or the cave.

[@MannyNCF]

37:15 just to throw my 2 cents in, this is absolutely 100% correct!! I work in a lawn mower small engine repair shop, and as the parts guy, I agree!

[@chipchaffee2416]

Very wise words , I’ve been making a living as a self taught mechanic my whole life . If your not afraid to work ? And see things and figure them out ! You can do it . I was lucky to work with some men that were willing to show me a lot . Also I was willing to learn . Thanks for the great videos.

[@stevedunford7632]

Perhaps the oil gunk in the carb and the bent rod was from someone leaving the whole rig on its side or even upside down then trying to start it.

[@richardstahlbusch1636]

I totally agree with your view that everyone has abilities that are useful and are only limited by one's self. Like you I believe that we need to experience failure to learn. Yes if we are smart enough to never fail and we can recognize that what we have done was a success then we can learn also. I had an old neighbor male friend who had many sayings and the one I found so true was " Experience will teach a fool". That saying has taught me many times the proper way to approach any problem I had, and I have a grandson who I don't at all consider a fool ; who has helped me rebuild my antique Farmall tractor. I basically bought the parts needed and was nearby to answer any questions he had and cleaned parts for him. He did all the assembly and settings to get the engine running properly. He only had training in high school which was not very much because his school didn't have the funds to offer a detailed course. Much of what he knows he has learned by experience. sss

[@telecomsuk]

Awesome video, I have been fortunate, I started work in a garage servicing vehicles and rebuilding engines inc reborn and crank grinding, then got offered a job as an electrician 1st/2nd fix, then become Agricultural fitter, I worked on motor homes as an electrician,then i worked making aluminium bodies for trucks. Always been interested in Computers and while helping a friend got offered a job as a telephone engineer( loads of free training) which through various companies evolved into data and digital print( photo copiers/ printers). Retired now, still do my own car repairs/servicing and build a motorcycle occasionally, well done very informative fault finding.

[@loucinci3922]

Well done. Not only got the engine working, but turned it into a function, working air compressor. Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@Soldierboy1986]

The mindset of completion is whenever or whatever you could’ve done yesterday , but because you didn’t know how, it was never done, but today, I will learn and complete the mission, because I took the time to try!

[@JamesThomas-gg6il]

I never find things like that on the side of the road. I found an old rubber fishing wader boot and a old sledge hammer. I didn't keep the boot but the hammer is twelve pounds of attitude adjustment for just about anything. But I say through the whole two hours enthralled with you ability to diagnose and you outlook on life. Thank you.

[@4vinos]

Wow! Never seen so many items stored in your shop's. Finding what you need with so many items when working on a project, is mind boggling. Thank you for you making us feel like standing next to you on your projects. Oh, love the choice of music of your videos.

[@jerrygriffin592]

If it’s broke, you can’t hurt it, either you fix it or it’s still broke ,you can’t go wrong,that’s always been my advice, great job

[@badmeatbrowniesthoughts1327]

Great stuff brother 👏!!! Not an engine guy myself, that was my big Brother❤ RIP. I'm the "wood" guy ( giggedy ) 😂. And Beautiful puppies, just gorgeous ❤. Literally as I was writing this to give you some possible advice, you mentioned jd weld or is it jb weld? Doesn't matter, you know what product in talking about..and my suggestion is for the braided hose. Where the metal is fraying, spread some jd/jb weld over the frays. I've no idea if it'll last. But it will definitely extend the life of the existing hose. Any of you other kids reading this. Be sure to give this kid a thumbs up and a comment 👍. It will help him with the algorithm. Any comment will help him .

[@logicalguy488]

On the Quincy pump to the right of the pressure gauge you can adjust the pressure by loosening the nut and turning the screw inside counter clock wise. Because you have a smaller pulley on the Honda the Quincy is turning too fast. If I am not mistaken it should be at 17 pound pressure when warm. Just look it up. Too much pressure will cause the crank seal to leak.

[@jasonniemier4425]

The biggest concern on any compressor, especially a roadside find is the tank condition. An air compressor tank is actually a proverbial bomb largely because of the pressures involved. The tank has air going into it and also moisture. Some of them have a moisture relief valve and inspection ports which are important to keep the tank dry and subsequently rust free. Overtime the rust can thin up the steel in the tank, making it weaker and one day when you’re standing next to it, it can explode with catastrophic results. Make it a priority to drain your compressor tanks of the excess moisture every time after use and occasionally open the inspection port or use a bore scope to check the condition of the tank. If it’s got lots of flaky, scaly rust in it, you may wish to discontinue its use to be safe. Do a KZbin search for exploded air compressor tanks you’ll see what I’m talking about. I seen one explode on a service truck. It was on the roof of the cab. It totally collapsed the cab the truck. Fortunately no one was inside or they would’ve been killed. Many people just don’t see the dangers because it’s just air right but air under pressure is a bomb! Like a balloon of steel!

[@jamesrogalski2085]

I have always been a bit of an oddball, when other children were off playing little league I was down stairs in my lab or out in the workshop making a new type of kite to fly. My best friends was an elderly man that lived in a farm house at the end of our road. When I got old enough my second best friend was a farmer who built, made or machined anything he needed. Knowledge an absolute polyglott of knowledge! It has served me very well these 65 years!

[@marxtuf]

My father in-law had a great saying for picking up treasures like you do. If I can't fix it I'll make sure nobody else can. 😂

[@garydunscombe1762]

I guess you didnt think to use your spare head to tap out gasket on , great video

[@rjm7168]

Bought a 30 gallon 225 psi compressor tank for $20. Motor/compressor unit was junk but they gave it to me. Replaced it with a 275 psi motor/compressor unit that cost me $300. Added a new check valve and 275 psi relief valve. Now I have a 30 gallon, upright, 250 psi oilless compressor that will easily deliver 175 psi to my tools. It's awesome. It holds pressure for months - almost no leakage at all. New ones are $600-$800.

[@MyKnifeJourney]

Before throwing stuff out I like breaking it down for useful items like hardware, magnets etc. Great shop and storage

[@kennethmclean3679]

Great to see you recycle things. You have talent. Nice work!

[@nwngunner]

When you were making your gasket you could have used the spare part head as a pattern. How ever its good to see some one is still making gaskets!!!!

[@BaronVonBeef]

I always enjoy getting a peak into the parts storage

[@stephennorman308]

That engine has been tipped over and the oil has run into the cylinder and locked up the engine that is what bent the push rod and the thing that gives it away is the oill in the carb I have seen it happen before

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I hadn't thought about it that way... Honestly that does sound like a very good possibility! Especially seeing how easily we were able to get the valve unstuck and just straighten the push rod to get it to run!

[@stephennorman308]

@@SalvageWorkshop i worked in the building industry and brick layers would set up the mixer and then leave it running and it would turn over and and do exactly what you have got its I thing fix for them

[@stonerdude4611]

That's why i rebuild carbs for lawnmowers and other items for that reason. Saves time and money.

[@basicguy1961]

outstanding advice, pick it up take it apart LEARN what broke and fix it. if you cant all you lose is a little of your time and have learned something.

[@NAWPS]

Excellent video, good length, content, and educational information. Thank you..I appreciate your time.

[@everestyeti]

I wonder how bits of kit that have been left on the side of the road are hoping, that Matt's the one that's going to pick them up. 👍 2 hours your spoiling us. Going to be a very useful bit of kit to have in the field.

[@crisnevin7934]

Absolutely right! It's amazing what you can learn if your not scared of failing or breaking something.

[@somerandomguy3868]

You might not have set out to be a mechanic but you're certainly one now, nice job saving that beat up compressor, roofers use those for the nail shooters and I'm thinking that's what this did for a good long time

[@dobygillis3105]

I've been watching your channel for a month. So Impressed with you're skills . I learn something new every day. Best channel ever. Love your dogs there beautiful and so happy. Happy dogs happy life. My neighbors have a wime riner named diva. She's a joy to be around. Thank you. Your a wise man . We really appreciate you. And your knowledge.

[@josephcormier5974]

That's an awesome save and definitely worth all the work you put in to it thanks for sharing this with us six stars

[@youseetime]

As always Matt, a real treat to watch and a great philosophy to life.

[@w9akwqsl]

You did a great job working on the compresser. You need to get your Ham Radio LICENSE. I have had a LICENSE for 54 years. You would be a great Ham Radio OPERATER.

[@pinetree9343]

For some reason, youtube dropped me from your channel. I'm back. Good seeing your projects. Great philosophy. Do it.

[@johnwythe1409]

Nice find! Great job. Could have been a lot worse. Bearings bad, rings shot. Sometimes a lit carb TLC and one bent part and it is back to new. Helps that you have a lot of old parts around. My dad restored an old TD-35 tractractor. Took parts from 3 different machines to make one good one. Where there is a will there is a way, if you are not afraid. Sometimes it can be hard to get past that dread/fear, from a past failure if it was at a young age. I found that in a couple areas of my life, that the feeling of dread can almost paralyze you, into not doing or saying anything, then suddenly you fall back on an familiar safe way out, and don't get what you really want. I totally get what you are saying, and totally agree with you, and I use that in my work, and hobbies quite often. I make and build things from old stuff as well as fix things. No fear or dread in those areas, sometimes just frustration (usually computers), but I keep at it.

[@danielpipitone415]

I was screaming in the initial start clip showing the rockers that the stud was loose! Glad it was caught before too much damage

[@TF856]

You can always get a 12-volt or 24-volt portable air pump to use with those 24 volt systems on your equipment. If You haul equipment with a truck that has air brakes you already have a portable air compressor. I made an adapter when I was working in construction. Just put an air hose fitting on a gladhand. Or do what most truck drivers do and put an air hose fitting on their air line system.

[@rovhalgrencparselstedt8343]

I think that quincey compressor pump originally came from a gas/diesel powered compressor that did not kick back to idle, but rather used that unloader on the actual pump for pressure control. It's the same system a big rig air compressor uses.

[@geoffmorgan6059]

Agreed. Unlike most smaller compressor pumps the Quincy line has a pressure oil pump (not sling and scavenge). The oil pump output pressure is rigged to the unloader and until a certain oil pressure value is reached the compressor will not build air. When the oil pressure reaches the preset value the unloader closes and the compressor pumps. I respectfully suggest you get a manual for that model compressor. A lot of these are on line at no cost or nominal cost. The compressor service company you mentioned can be of valuable assistance too. I also under stand that most of these Quincy compressors can be run as a constant supply pump too which means it runs at full RPM constantly and releases the the output pressure when the tank pressure is reached (like the principal poster above described). A lot of compressors are set up this way for abrasive blasting operations. A very good video saving abused and neglected equipment and giving it a new life! Thanks!

[@mikelittle5839]

when you went to adjust the valves you cracked the large nut first, this is the stud into the head, just need to crack small nut first to adjust. great video as allways

[@gvanmaat]

I caught that as well. Large wrench should be held in place while the small , jam nut is loosened or the stud will come free like it did.

[@kennyFF033]

If you weld that cast compressor body, pre-heat and use a nickel rod. Easy to do and retains some strength for structure. Great video!

[@davidr6585]

I totally agree with getting rid of the orange paint. Earlier in the vid when I first saw the compressor, I thought that was rust running down from the bolts.

[@gtnaylor5870]

That was a good Sunday Recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!! Since I watched this video, I did find a small shop compressor. You know the $159.00 Harbor Freight compressor, left out for the garbage. I took it home, tried to get the electric motor working. It was burned up. I replaced the motor with one I had, and the compressor was junk. So, I stripped the motor and compressor off, all the plumbing and replumbed it into the one I had. Now I have additional volume or I can disconnect it from the compressor and use it as a remote air tank. Take it anywhere. You're right about thinking you can't, you won't.

[@T_B]

ANOTHER Bad @$$ save man! I'm glad you saw this on the side of the road, before someone picked it up for scrap prices. Awesome video (and editing!)

[@eldonjenkins551]

The secret to walking is to take the first step. The people that lose in life are the ones who will not try or depend on others to do every thing for them.

[@Paw_and_Maw]

Your little speech about how you went and started to fix things was something that I did years ago myself. Im now 68 and and watching you do the things you do brings back memories of my younger years. only bad thing I got to say to you my friend is PLEASE watch your beard I seen you get it to close to some moving part on some video that I watched, and it made my face hurt. Take care and will be waiting for your next video.

[@philliphall5198]

I seen a lathe employee get his neck broken and he died Breads and mechanics don’t mix very well Can’t fix hard heads

[@doylebrockman8225]

I have spent some time fixing old stuff with other old stuff when I could have bought new up to date stuff. I recd alot of functional compressors, etc. Not worth it for 90%. I retired from being a diesel mech. 50 yrs. Retired now, have fun with this cuz. Do it, pisses wife off.

[@mikebrunner1577]

Great for taking on the service truck. Like the longer video also. Fun to watch you.