you should be able to strip the machine down completely with one of these - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plug-Spanner-Socket-Tool-Fits-HUSQVARNA-K750-K760-/390458569991
Have a look at this to see what can be done with a lathe http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/05/making-a-cube-in-a-cube-in-a-cube-from-one-block-of-metal-is-impressive
As above check the air filter - if you haven't got a replacement to hand you can blow them through easily.
Also as above change the plug
There is a filter inside the fuel tank - hook out the hose and take a look - its a push on filter which can get blocked and restrict flow.
If that doesn't...
Are these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-32-Pc-Metric-Tap-Wrench-and-Die-Set-Cutter-Kit-M3-to-M12-HSS-Metal-Case-/271659877867?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4030c5eb any good?
May not be much help but the headstock thread on the Atlas 10F lathes is "Spindle nose: 1.5" diameter, 8 pitch, National Form thread " (see full details here http://www.lathes.co.uk/ATLAS/index.html )
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Thanks for your help -I've ordered the cheap set from China and will await their arrival.
I did strip the compressor but the reed valve etc all seemed to be in working order. I checked carefully for leaks in all the places described but all...
I have a direct drive, single piston air compressor. I bought it some years ago from a UK vendor who is no longer trading. I believe the machine was manufactured by Valley Tools in the USA but there are no useful serial or other identifying numbers on either the unit or the paperwork.
The...
My first thought was the piston rings but on strip down the rings are all intact, no discernible damage and the gaps are staggered. The bores are smooth and well lubricated. No scratches evident.
The gaskets didn't appear to have any damage until I took the machine apart. I will have to make...
I have a direct drive compressor which I have owned for a fair few moons and it has always worked perfectly. However the other day the note of the compressor changed slightly and after that it wouldn't build up full pressure.
The unit is made by Valley (USA) and is a 3 HP direct drive unit...
The compressor blows 13A fuses (but didn't trip the 16A mcb). The plate for the motor is attached to my earlier thread and states a 14.7A requirement, hence it was suggested that I need a 16A supply.
Thanks for all the replies - I thought this would end up being more complicated than I originally thought :doh:
Best solution would be to run a separate supply to the garage but there isn't any room in the current C/U so I was exploring the idea of using what is already in place. That seems...