Compressor Pump Conversion
Compressor Pump Conversion
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I need to modify a piston pump to pump air instead of oil. The pump is capable of compressing the gas however the oil was also the pistons lubricant. How could i modify this pump to lubricate itself? I was thinking of placing a small tank of piston oil on the inlet pipe so it lubes that way. However, it would continue to drip in when the pump is not working. Any help is much appreciated.





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Johnny Pellin
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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Can you put some quantity of oil in the case and get enough splash lube for the pistons? Ususally a piston pump has a case that collects piston leakage and returns it to tank via the case drain.
Lube the mechanical side and not the air side.
Ted
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