small air compressor greasing

[friendly_jacek]

i'm talking small ones to inflate tires.
i just fixed one with bad cord. i used a cord from another one with bad pump. while i had it apart, i noticed the "crankcase" is open to elements and dry with some metal scuffing. being a BITOG type, i sprayed some white lithium grease. it works fine now. was this a bad idea? i mean the white lithium grease.

 

[440Magnum]

The first 12V air compressor I ever owned actually recommended a drop of grease pushed into the air intake while it was running periodically.

I've never actually run one long enough to wear it out, though.

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
i'm talking small ones to inflate tires.
i just fixed one with bad cord. i used a cord from another one with bad pump. while i had it apart, i noticed the "crankcase" is open to elements and dry with some metal scuffing. being a BITOG type, i sprayed some white lithium grease. it works fine now. was this a bad idea? i mean the white lithium grease.


You are probably ok.

 

[buck91]

Only maintenance I've seen recommended for these is the drop or two of oil into the intake.

 

[JHZR2]

I'm not sure white lithium is the best bet... But for a freebie? I guess it's better than nothing.