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    Probably not the correct forum to post this in, but here goes anyways. Recently I needed to wire up a utility trailer with new LED lights and the supplied wire kit. However, after two days of soldering each and every connection to include separate grounds to the trailer AND back to the plug...
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    Only if you are of regular height. If you are on the shorter size, it could be worst...
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    If that had happened to me, I'd IDLED back to the ramp and shakenly handed the keys to someone else to load up...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I have to say I still have to finish with my TomBoy project. I haven't forgotten about it. Just other things took priority and now those issues are out of the way. So hopefully I can finish it and start fishing as well. Of course I will post the finish progress right on here... Post yours and we...
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    Do you what planet or solar system it came from? Otherwise you don't know what diseases might be existing in that head... lol
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    ...for the next few weeks...not even close. Could be months or even a year... I'd reorder and hope it comes some other route...
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    Totally Dumb if it doesn't work out as planned, Genius if it does... All depends on the outcome I guess...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    I totally appreciate your response and concern, but everything is now up and running perfectly again. And I did take the contactor (pressure switch) and filed those contacts to like new again, but I replaced the entire unit, since that is how you buy them, anyways. 30 years was a long time for...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    Just for a little more update. This 29 year old compressor sits in my shop and there is absolutely zero rust or corrosion on it anywhere. With the exception of the large faded Campbell Hausfeld decal on the side of the tank, you would probably never be able to tell how old it is. It looks maybe...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    Okay everyone, I first need to thank each and everyone that offered ideas, suggestions and things to check. And I did everyone of those ideas as well. However, I am here to say I got it fixed and the stupidity of me was the fault all along. I noticed every time I tried to make it work, it...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    The plug isn't warm, but I haven't felt the cord itself. I will do that as well as the voltage and current tests at the motor... Thanks for the idea.
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    Okay, let me take each suggestion as you wrote them. First, thanks very much for the reply and suggestions. I honestly appreciate everyone that comes up with any idea. It is a twin cylinder quality cast iron setup but single stage. Not double stage. When I start from an empty tank it only...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    Amazingly when I installed all new gaskets and reed plate, the cylinders still had faint crosshatch on them. I thought that was interesting after near 30 years of work. Also, thanks for the suggestions and response. I do appreciate it.
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    Actually I did think about that. And after seeing the serious pitting, I bought a new one and installed. But I also took the old one and took it apart to file those contacts back to like new. I guess I could use it for a backup...if ever. So the contactors, cut out/in and unloader valve are ll...
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    Need Air Compressor Help

    I will check it, but pretty sure it is okay since I moved the air compressor around to three different circuits all by itself. But I will put a volt meter on it for sure... I keep thinking piston ring problems, but I would think if either ring blow by or rings worn out it would continue running...
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