New Tank For My Quincy QT-5 Compressor

[dlsmith]

A couple of weeks ago, I heard an air leak around my compressor, and I discovered it had a hole rusted through the bottom of the tank. No one will repair an air tank in my area, so I called the local Quincy dealer to order a replacement. Since my unit is from the early 90s, a replacement isn't available from Quincy, but there are generic 80 gallon vertical tanks available, so I ordered one. I picked it up last Thursday, and used the BX to unload it and set it in the shop. The top plate had some slots for the motor, but only one was close to where I needed them. I marked where I needed slots, drilled and slotted them out, and drilled holes for the compressor. Some of the outlets on the tank were different size, so I had to make a run to the hardware for adapters and fittings. With that all figured out, the tank was painted with gray epoxy primer, so I went to NAPA and got a quart of single stage paint mixed to match the Quincy blue of the original. Yesterday, after I thoroughly scuffed the primer, I mixed up the paint and gave it a couple of good coats, and didn't ever get any runs.
I spent this afternoon putting it all back together, and tomorrow all I have to do is bolt the rubber damper pads to the feet, move it into place and hook it up. I still want to cut some "Quincy QT-5" decals on my vinyl cutter and apply them to the tank.
It'll be great to have compressed air again.

 

[bird dogger]

That looks great!! Nice work on the paint job!! I'm guessing I'll be in the same shape coming up in the next few years. My tank is approximately the same vintage as your old one. Still hoping it will make it a few more years before needing replacement.

 

[bird dogger]

Your 80 gallon tank is about the right size to turn into a nice smoker/grill.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Nice job.

I like my “Little Quincy”

I was shocked at how much quieter it is/was as compared to my Old Craftsman….T'was a “night and day” difference.

 

[PHPaul]

Nicely done!



I have no idea how old my Quincy is, I stole bought it off Craigslist probably 15 or 20 years ago and it was well-used then. Still runs like a watch and makes plenty of air.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Nicely done!

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I have no idea how old my Quincy is, I stole bought it off Craigslist probably 15 or 20 years ago and it was well-used then. Still runs like a watch and makes plenty of air.

I had a similar steal find on Craigslist. Its a Wayne but built solid like a Quincy. I replaced the original Lincoln 3 phase motor with a single phase which seems to have plenty of umph. The compressor is worn out and parts are NLA so I am thinking about a Quincy transplant.

Dan

 

[dlsmith]

Your 80 gallon tank is about the right size to turn into a nice smoker/grill.

I might set the tank out at the road for someone to use to make a smoker. Whoever wants it is going to need help to load it, as it probably weighs ~200lbs or more.

 

[McMXi]

I might set the tank out at the road for someone to use to make a smoker. Whoever wants it is going to need help to load it, as it probably weighs ~200lbs or more.

What's your address?

I'm thinking small roller or 3-point ballast box. Never owned a smoker but I do have a Traeger which seems to do a nice job.

 

[dlsmith]

Late Wednesday, Amazon delivered the rubber pads for the compressor feet to set on. They're 4" X 4" X 1 1/4", made of hard rubber with a 1/2" hole in the center. I used a 1 1/2" Forstner bit to cut a countersunk area on the bottoms so the attaching bolts and a washer didn't rest on the floor. Bolted them on with 3/8" X 3" carriage bolts, and they should cushion the feet better than the wood skid it was bolted to.
After bolting on the pads, I moved the Nova out of the way, and was able to maneuver it into place with the cherry picker and set it down. I connected the air line, plugged it into the socket, switched it on, and it built pressure (150psi) and shut off like normal. Can't detect any leaks and the purge valve works, so the job is finished and I have compressed air again. It even sounds quieter than before, I think because of the rubber pads.

 

[BX25D Rookie]

Nice job on the air compressor refurbish job!
Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but seeing that gigantic compressor on top of a vertical tank I worry
about it tipping over.
I ran a modest piece of chain under that mounting plate that the compressor and electric motor bolt onto
and lagged the ends of the chain to the wood structure in my building.

 

[L35]

Nice job on the air compressor refurbish job!
Maybe I'm just overly cautious, but seeing that gigantic compressor on top of a vertical tank I worry
about it tipping over.
I ran a modest piece of chain under that mounting plate that the compressor and electric motor bolt onto
and lagged the ends of the chain to the wood structure in my building.

It’s bolted into the concrete…

 

[BX25D Rookie]

"Late Wednesday, Amazon delivered the rubber pads for the compressor feet to set on. They're 4" X 4" X 1 1/4", made of hard rubber with a 1/2" hole in the center. I used a 1 1/2" Forstner bit to cut a countersunk area on the bottoms so the attaching bolts and a washer didn't rest on the floor. Bolted them on with 3/8" X 3" carriage bolts, and they should cushion the feet better than the wood skid it was bolted to."

If the OP's statement is correct, it is NOT bolted to the floor.
The rubber pads are bolted to the tank legs for vibration isolation from the floor.
The photo shows nuts and washers on the top of the tank feet.

 

[L35]

"Late Wednesday, Amazon delivered the rubber pads for the compressor feet to set on. They're 4" X 4" X 1 1/4", made of hard rubber with a 1/2" hole in the center. I used a 1 1/2" Forstner bit to cut a countersunk area on the bottoms so the attaching bolts and a washer didn't rest on the floor. Bolted them on with 3/8" X 3" carriage bolts, and they should cushion the feet better than the wood skid it was bolted to."

If the OP's statement is correct, it is NOT bolted to the floor.
The rubber pads are bolted to the tank legs for vibration isolation from the floor.
The photo shows nuts and washers on the top of the tank feet.

Good catch. Either way I’ve never heard of a compressor tipping over. One would really have to try hard to accomplish that. I have the same setup but different brand (saylor-Beall) and it’s not bolted just sitting on pads and it’s pretty sturdy as is.

 

[BX25D Rookie]

I agree, a vertical air compressor should never spontaneously tip over without some form of energy or momentum being applied to it for starting the tip over. But since air compressors are typically inside a building where vehicles are being worked on, maintained or repaired, the possibility of a ATV, tractor, side-by-side, car, truck, or any vehicle that is powered, it could impact that air compressor tank, and that tip over possibility exists if a vehicle was shifted into gear accidentally.

My vertical air compressor tank has the compressor and motor mounted on top, the tank is smaller than what is pictured above, and has a smaller footprint on the feet and it is located right between the garage bay doors on the front wall of the structure. Vehicles are moving in/out of the bay doors on a regular basis.

That's why I installed the chain between the compressor/motor base and the top of the tank and lagged the ends of the chain to the building wood beam. Just in case the thing got bumped with a vehicle, it couldn't tip over. It's the same reasoning as using tractor PTO shaft plastic safety shields. Just in case something happens.