Adding air?

[mxer47]

I have an older Keene 3 inch w/crash box. It has a p180 pump and a 5 hp b and s. I've been going this season until yesterday when the motor seized. So I have 3 questions, first to add an compressor do I need a different output shaft or motor setup? Second, does anyone have a recommendation on a place to buy for a good price. Third, can you drive both the compressor and the pump off the same motor? I currently run the motor at around 1/3 throttle.

 

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[russau]

yes you can run it all off that eng/pump. Keene has the parts you need. i did the same thing 10 years ago and happy i did. you will need to speed up that engine with the compressor so youll get enough air!just get that engine running or replaced.that shaft is the correct one.

 

[Hoser John]

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[mxer47]

Thanks for the tip on oil. I never changed the oil after i bought it as I have only used it for around 60 hours after I bought it. Checked it a couple of times, no leaks no smoke. Just locked up during use. I'm surprised no one has long blocks available for the old b&s 5 hp motors. I guess we are living in a disposable world.

 

[omnicron]

umm...no wonder it seized. Never change the oil in your car and tell me how that works out for you! Seriously a qt of oil is like $4-5...and engine is what $150+ and you only use 1/2qt per oil change so if I do the math, $2.50 is much lower then $150+...

 

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[jcazgoldchaser]

A B&S? Put oil in the damn thing and start it up.

I seized one good mowing the lawn. Interestingly the oil was empty after having been at a shop. Let it cool off, filled the oil and finished the yard. Been using it ever since.

 

[Jason in Enid]

You should be checking the oil level every time you get ready to start it, as well as changing the oil every 24 hours of running. It's not a car with a pump and a filter, once it starts to get fouled it's useless.