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  1. 6th December 2015, 04:31 PM #1
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    G'day all,

    I'm at it again. Stuggling with my stuff. I have an air leak. Well two actually. This is my compressor



    Chicargo Air, model JWA50



    It is a twin motor drive. Ine leak is coming from the top (i presume the head) there are some Alan keys that will hopefulky tighten and fix that. Had to get another set as the only missing wrench was the missing size.

    The problem leak is from some kind of pressure valve. It has one of those pressure valves with a keyring on it you can pull manually to release the pressure but then it has these two things, one for each motor



    The plastic case circled in red has been removed from the problem side leaving the tube circled in green. The air comes out the top and will completely drain the tank. Blue arrow



    The tube has inner and outer thread. The plastic case seems to be some kind of sensor perhaps to atart the motor. It just slips over the tube and is held on by a thin nut that screws on the outer thread of the tube.

    Would it hurt to cap the leaking tube?

    I ahve taken it out and cleaned the parts etc but has not fixed the issue.

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  3. 6th December 2015, 05:53 PM #2
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    I'm having trouble finding the service manual. I'll keep looking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pittwater Pete View Post
    I'm having trouble finding the service manual. I'll keep looking.
    You were legendary last time. I have not been able to find anything either

    Is it as hot there as it is here. 40° today


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    Thankfully not because I'm nursing a nasty two day tequila hangover. It's a very pleasant sunny day.
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    Didnt think i saw you much over the last 48 hours

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    Have a look at this web page. It looks like your missing an unloaded valve. I wouldn't cap it. See what you reckon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pittwater Pete View Post
    Have a look at this web page. It looks like your missing an unloaded valve. I wouldn't cap it. See what you reckon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveTTC View Post
    Didnt think i saw you much over the last 48 hours

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    How to Fix an Air Compressor | The Family Handyman

    See what I mean. No brain function yet.
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    Trying not to smile at self inflicted woes. I'll do some research on hangover cures; )

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    Hook me up to your compressor and then run.
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    Brb. Tea

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    I'm pretty sure it's called an 'unload valve' not 'unloaded'. I think I'm still loaded.
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    Is that to release pressure on the motor for when it stops


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    I thinks so but also tells the motor to stop.
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