Air Compressor restart advice needed.

I would shoot the rings (if existing) with WD-40 and let it sit overnight.

If it's a fiber seal, do NOT oil it without consulting the Manufacturer.

Then Run as normal. Expect some oil in the air at first.

http://www.manualslib.com/manu...Devilbiss-Fa125.html

Thanks for the info and link to the manual.

I see where it is permanently lubricated.  Guess I will go through the "start-up, break-in" procedures as if it were a "new" unit...that should get it running smoothly again. 

Thanks for the responses!

I picked up my Dad's DeVilbiss compressor a couple of months ago.  It had not been run in a couple of years, so I wanted to check it out to make sure it was A) working, and B) safe.

After making sure there was no pressure remaining in the tank, I opened the drain plug to release any water (there was about an ounce), and then started it up while standing back where I could unplug it quickly if the cut-out pressure (120lbs) was  exceeded.  In the end, everything worked as it was supposed to, and it is a great compressor for pretty much anything you could imagine around the home.

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