Ingersol Rand Compressor
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:48 pm
I have an Ingersoll Rand compressor from Tractor Supply approx. 3 years old. 5 HP , 60 gallon , Model SS-5
Problem:
Suddenlu would not build more than 60 psi and would keep running with no gain.
Investigation :
Removed head and valve assembly to find blown out head gasket , between the two cylinders.They are a paper type gasket and very thin in that area.
I called tech support and described my problem . They gave me a local number to call to have the gaskets sent to me next day from the factory.
Solution:
Installed the gaskets and torqued the head bolts to 15 psi then 27 psi as instructed by tech support. All is well for a cost of under 30.00
An interesting observation is that after 3 years of working flawlessly at a home workshop pace with almost every day use , the hone marks are still intact on the cylinder walls as you can see in the picture.
Problem:
Suddenlu would not build more than 60 psi and would keep running with no gain.
Investigation :
Removed head and valve assembly to find blown out head gasket , between the two cylinders.They are a paper type gasket and very thin in that area.
I called tech support and described my problem . They gave me a local number to call to have the gaskets sent to me next day from the factory.
Solution:
Installed the gaskets and torqued the head bolts to 15 psi then 27 psi as instructed by tech support. All is well for a cost of under 30.00
An interesting observation is that after 3 years of working flawlessly at a home workshop pace with almost every day use , the hone marks are still intact on the cylinder walls as you can see in the picture.