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  1. 21st December 2012, 12:14 AM #1
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    ARB starts off fine and then runs out of puff

    My ARB compressor starts off pumping air at a decent rate of knotts but after a few minutes it's nearly ground to a halt.
    I stripped it down and put new rings etc, greased up everything I could but I didn't get as far as the actual motor.
    Is there anything serviceable with the Motor in the ARB compressors? Mine is an early type in a grey plastic tool box used only for pumping up tyres.

    Any advice? I sent two emails to ARB...zero reply from either

    Thx.
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  2. 21st December 2012, 09:37 AM #2
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    Its Christmas time, most of the staff in the tech dept would be on leave.

    Take it apart gently and see what you find
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  3. 21st December 2012, 01:19 PM #3
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    What do you expect from Chinese rubbish?. Pat
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  4. 21st December 2012, 01:28 PM #4
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    What's your Air Pump of choice Pat?
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  5. 21st December 2012, 07:59 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    What's your Air Pump of choice Pat?
    Viair. Pat
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  6. 21st December 2012, 08:23 PM #6
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    Pat I had one of these and I am pretty sure it was made in China
    VIAIR Corporation - 450H Part No. 45042
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  7. 21st December 2012, 09:26 PM #7
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    Thanks Pat...

    And yes they are Chinese..

    Also only 1.66 cfm @ 0psi
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  8. 21st December 2012, 11:10 PM #8
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    How old is this pump ? Most of the early pumps were rebuildable, but even in good condition they won't get close to the performance of the new stuff. I'd pick a new one, even if you know it won't last as long.
    D4 2.7litre
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  9. 22nd December 2012, 12:56 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Thanks Pat...

    And yes they are Chinese..

    Also only 1.66 cfm @ 0psi
    Ingersoll Rand are Chinese now also,good to see everythings crap now. Pat
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  10. 23rd December 2012, 02:07 PM #10
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    What would be a good 12 volt compressor ? I don't like the use and throw away type of gear, rather use service and repair built to last. Buy right, buy once.
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