Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 11/21/2014 1:43 AM, nestork wrote:
I woulda though that if it was a bad start capacitor then it wouldn't
start the first time either.

Do you have an infra red thermometer? I'm wondering if the problem
is that the piston is expanding in the cylinder and causing excessive
friction until the piston and cylinder cool down. Once everything
cools down again, if it seems to work properly only until the piston
heats up again, that may be the issue. If you can measure the
temperature of the cylinder you may be able to compare that with
similar oilless compressors that are working properly.

But definitely, when using a compressor and air tools, it's best to
keep the extension cord to the compressor as short as possible and
get the compressed air to where it's needed with a longer air line
instead.

I've had a couple people go with "needs more power"
opinion, so I'll try that next. See if I can get
the compressor close enough to put it directly into
the wall socket, and take the 50 foot 16 gauge cord
out of the picture.

50 foot 16 gauge?????? No wonder you have problems!