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Tx Firefighter · 09-06-2009, 12:37 PM

You did a good write up on the compressor install.

I will tell you the truth, I have the exact same compressor and the exact same blasting cabinet. The compressor is too small for me. Granted I use mine a whole lot though. You likely won't be blasting 2 hours a day like I do.

Over time, my compressor blew it's head gasket. I called the 1-800 number on the unit and they got me the needed parts real quick. A compressor guy I know told me to always run the compressor good and steady till it's fully warmed up and then put a wrench on the head bolts and cinch them down. Do this every few months until they remain tight.

I also have a dedicated box fan on mine to augment the cooling and keep the temps reasonable.

09-06-2009, 12:37 PM	#152
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: It’s Just A Pickup You did a good write up on the compressor install. I will tell you the truth, I have the exact same compressor and the exact same blasting cabinet. The compressor is too small for me. Granted I use mine a whole lot though. You likely won't be blasting 2 hours a day like I do. Over time, my compressor blew it's head gasket. I called the 1-800 number on the unit and they got me the needed parts real quick. A compressor guy I know told me to always run the compressor good and steady till it's fully warmed up and then put a wrench on the head bolts and cinch them down. Do this every few months until they remain tight. I also have a dedicated box fan on mine to augment the cooling and keep the temps reasonable. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 09-06-2009 at 12:37 PM.