Regulator Screw/O-ring Question by Mark 11/18/2009
My regulator is working fine, but there is a screw and O-ring on the bottom side that holds in the spring - it is made of cheap pot metal and broke when I tried to tighten it. Can I purchase this part without having to purchase the entire regulator assembly?
I was having the same problem. Took it apart to find that the bearing behind the counter weight was shot. Still looking to find a place to buy new bearing and to find a way to get the old one off without a blow torch!
Question by kim kusske 09/06/2009
My Ridgid of45150b air compressor will sometimes not restart on air draw down and will kick the circuit breaker. Is the pressure release valve causing this problem?
Hello, my compressor never finish filling the tank , the PRECION reaches 25 psi.
Can someone tell me what the problem?
What can I do?
Change the valve plate kit? solve the problem?
Thanks
If the pump runs continuously but never builds over 25 lbs of pressure then you likely have a worn out piston and cylinder. The piston and cylinder are sold as a kit which is part #17968, available from http://ereplacementparts.com.
Good luck with your repair!
-Mark
pressure regulator trouble Question by michael 08/18/2009
I recently replaced the piston an cylinder sleeve on the oilless rigid compressor only to find that the pressure regulator was leaking. I purchased a new one an its doing the same thing. It only leaks in when turned to certain positions. I'm stumped please help.
How do you order the rod bearing? I thought it came with the rod piston package. I don't see it listed anywhere. The motor is fine, I don't want to replace it. The whole compressor costs less, new, than the motor does by itself. Thanks
It looks like the only way Ridgid sells the bearing is with the motor assembly. I think I would remove the bearing and take it to a local bearing supplier. They may be able to find a new one that will work.
Good luck!
-Mark
Response #2 Posted By FRANK 09/19/2009
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THE PART NUMBER FOR THE BEARING IS 44565. HOPE IT WORKS!