Got a slightly used Craftsman 2hp compressor at a yard sale back around 1994.
2 Days ago, the connecting rod let loose and the thing FINALLY died.
Being a cheap bastard, I am torn between trying to find parts to repair this workhorse and get it back running, or actually busking up and buying a new compressor.
Does anyone have any experience with replacement parts for Craftsman compressors?
BTW - it looks like the compressor has been blowing the oil by, and got low - I guess causing the faulure.
unimogken
08-13-2004, 01:07 PM
Northen Tools shows alot of inexpensive air pumps in their catalog that i've thought of to replace one of mine with. I looked at their website but it doesn't show much of anything.
I have had a couple good experiences with getting parts.
morpheus
08-13-2004, 01:47 PM
if it's powerful enough for your needs then just repair it.
Dangling_Dave
08-13-2004, 02:06 PM
Surpluscenter.com has replacment compressor heads... Might be a good way to go.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?UID=2004081315033120&catname=air&keyword=APBP
dc
LandCroozer
08-13-2004, 03:51 PM
Paint it yellow and black and sell it on eBay.
-tom
Being that old, you might be out of luck getting parts from Sears, but it's worth giving them a call, just have the model/serial # handy.
When I bought my Porter-Cable, the place that I got it from also does a lot of compressor repairs. They told me they don't bother with any Craftsman compressors anymore, they're pretty much disposable. But they were mostly talking about the newer "oil-free" models.
Sully
08-13-2004, 05:24 PM
Paint it yellow and black and sell it on eBay.
-tom
:laughing:
LandCroozer
08-13-2004, 09:56 PM
:laughing:
I was afraid no one would get that..
-t
Just-fabricate-it
08-14-2004, 09:47 AM
Go to sears.com and pick the parts icon. You can then type in either part numbers or the model number of the compressor. The model number should be on the air compressor somewhere. I have a 30 year old 220 Volt, 20 gallon 150 PSI Craftsman and they still have parts for it. Just checked on the crankshaft (138$), one connecting rod ($40) and the whole pump $277 :eek:
Guess I should go check the oil in it. :D
My Dad Just rebuilt his. Sears will probably have the parts, But I don't know if its worth it as you might need machine work done on it. with it being just a 2hp model you'll probablly be money/time ahead to just upgrade, unless you have a use for a compressor that small.
killertoy
08-14-2004, 01:30 PM
I've got more air pressure in my lungs than 2hp. Scrap it I am sure you got your mony out of it.
rpenner54
08-14-2004, 01:31 PM
Why not just buy a new compresor, take your existing one apart get rid of the motor and such and just use it as a second tank? This way you can run bigger and better tools longer too. :)
Well, dad surprised me while I was on vacation with the family and he found a 4.5hp 20 gallon CH compressor at a yard sale that runs great and was $140 :eek: so he grabbed it for me.
Better, faster... fixing the old one is now on the back burner :cool2:L