On Apr 20, 12:03*am, "Tim" #__#@__.- wrote:
"Mach1" wrote in message

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Drain the oil from the compressor, it can then be positioned any way you
want for transport. Remember to refill before use.

"Carla Fong" wrote in message
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We just found a used upright air compressor.

When we pick this up and move it, is there any reason we could not lay it
on its side in the bed of the pickup, rather than hauling it upright with
the compressor on the top?

These things look top-heavy and unstable, but every time I've seen one
being transported it was upright (usually on a skid or pallet).

Is this like a refrigeration compressor with oil sluicing around and we
would need to let it sit for a couple of days to allow the oil to pool
back into the sump - or is it likely that we'd damage it just by putting
it on its side regardless?

No real need to drain it, unless you roll the compressor with the vent down
and leaking.

I disagree...as with an used car, it is a really good idea to drain
the oil and replace it.

More than one compressor I have dealt with has never had its oil
changed...or checked.

Wanna guess how much oil was in the compressor?

Not enough...and what was there was long overdue for a change.

TMT