On 7/5/2012 11:37 PM, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
Picked up my impact wrench (1/2") and it stopped working. Pull the trigger and all you get is air out of the exhaust. No rotation.

Is this worth tearing into? Could something be gummed up, not letting air flow to wherever? I'm generally good at fixing things but I've never been inside an air tool.
All advise appreciated. BTW, the gun does not have that many hours on it. 9 years with maybe changing two or three sets of wheels per year.

Thanks,
Ivan Vegvary


We use impacts in production and have in-line oilers filled with air
tool oil or trany fluid. Just a tiny amount will keep even the cheap
impacts running. A good impact will run forever if kept lubed. Don't
crack it open until you try lube in the air input. Let it sit aftyer a
good dosing if necessary.