On Wed, 24 May 2006 22:40:51 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote:

I have a small air compressor that I'm adding wheels and a handle to for
easier mobility. If I make the handle as long as I'd like it to be, it
won't fit upright in my car. It is an oil-type compressor. Can I turn
it on its side in the car?

I think I can, but I know you can't do it with gas engines and although
I know that they're different, I want to make sure that I'm not missing
anything.

Depends on where the crankcase vent for the compressor is, most of
them are on the end of the oil filler/dipstick cap. If the filler
will end up on top, not a problem. Other considerations are whether
the shaft seal is really good (or just out of the splash zone), and
whether there are any other leaks above the normal oil level, like
where the cylinder(s) bolt to the block casting.

I'd think it would be a heck of a lot easier to make the handle
either removable or folding so you can place the compressor in the car
upright, and not worry about it because oil leaks will be a non-issue
- unless you start driving like a madman and tip it over...

Look at rotary power mowers for easy ways to make the handle fold.

-- Bruce --

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Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700
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