Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
first, give sears parts a call. you will be surprised at what is still available.
i doubt rtv will hold.
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
Ill try calling them, but checking online shows zilch. The thing is old and when I say old I have no idea if its even the original motor..
Any idea what kinda gasket material I could use should all else fail? The material on it now is some kinda thick rubber/carbon type gasket I think.
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
not sure what the shape is but immediately i think of bicycle intertube material, carefully cut out.
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
In old I'm assuming it's a belt driven oil pump? If so and really old there weren't a lot of different companies that made pumps. As a result Sears wouldn't be your only source. Unless you had the model of the compressor, as a whole not just the pump or motor, I don't think anyone at Sears would be able to help without a bunch of hoop jumping.
Looking at your link I'd start with the high temp carbon and graphite but make sure you get something thick enough. A call to compressor shop might also be in order. If they don't have or can't get the part they can give you an idea of what to order.
I wouldn't use RTV or inner tube. If anything get some sheet gasket material from Summit or Jegs.
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
Thanks for the replies guys. FWIW Its a direct drive oil unit, no belt.
Im gonna go to the local napa and see what they got, maybe they have a DIY head gasket type material, cause thats what it reminds me of-thinking on it.
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
Interesting. Well it probably still gets hot so the correct gasket is still important. My local parts stores sell gasket material in sheets but most looks kind of like cork.
Do you have any pics or are there any markings on the pump?
Re: Air Compressor gaskets?
Ill have to fetch the info in the morning Mike. If the gaskets more than 25 bucks I had enough of this thing. So far Ive bought at least 20 bucks worth of copper fittings and piping to make the thing work (the pipe was busted and it has some kinda homemade setup), a new check valve for 10 bucks and now this.. All for a tank that has seen way better days.
Course free is free...