broken air compressor / advice please

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Hello, Wasnt sure where to post this, but it has to do with keeping my tires inflated. I have an old 100lb air compressor I use to keep my tires inflated properly. It's very old...has the belt on the outside, and I love it because its so quiet compared to ones you can buy today. As I was using it this morning, the air intake on the top has 4 holes that take in air, and one of the holes started blowing air out vs. sucking air in. As a result, the tank wouldn't hold enough pressure to inflate even one tire. Is this thing ready for the trash heap, or there a simple fix for this? Any advie is greatly apreciated....can't really afford to go out and buy a new one, and I hate having to drive to the gas station for air. thanks
 
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Originally Posted By: Mark72
and one of the holes started blowing air out vs. sucking air in.

Sounds like one of the valves are not holding/working right,remove the head or whatever you need to do and inspect,could be something simple.
 
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