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Small gas engine for small compressor

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by iwanaflattie, Jan 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM.

  1. iwanaflattie
    Joined: May 14, 2011
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    For the guys with FB
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1HcGqWPEce/
    Which of these engines would be good for my small compressor?
    I want to mount this in my fc service truck..I want one that isnt annoying when its running..
    Of course i might have to hire someone to get it running.

    Ill try to get screen shots.
    20260122_113353.jpg 20260122_113338.jpg
     
  2. iwanaflattie
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  3. RMR&C
    Joined: Dec 26, 2009
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    from NW Montana

    Some of those are air compressor pumps. I'd guess all of the engines will need parts/work to run.
    If you must, I'd go with the newest looking Briggs& Stratton type. All will be noisy
    I'd look for a cheap used generator or pressure washer and take the running engine off that
     
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  4. Okie Pete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2008
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    $25 for the Maytag is a steal . But it won’t run an air compressor. If you buy it check the exhaust ports . They usually are plugged up . There’s a check disk in the fuel pickup tube that’s connected to the carburetor that gets gummed up and stuck . Just things to look at in case you buy it
     
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  5. iwanaflattie
    Joined: May 14, 2011
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    I ended up buying the compressor and the briggs and stratton,i shot a bit of ether in the air filter and
    https://youtube.com/shorts/-TAkjYXQ6Rw?si=bNrj-psL_P42ly3E
     
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