Ken Powell wrote:

   Just a reminder for those who do not use air tools alot.  Be sure to
use an air tool oil regularly to maintain the power of the tool and to
use a moisture separator in the line.  A regular motor oil will gum up
the insides.  I found this out the hard way - when I disassembled the
tool I found that the moisture in the air supply mixed with the motor
oil turned to a white creamy stuff, about what you find in an outboard
motor lower end that has leaked water.  The driver had no power at all.
I now have a moisture separator and regularly add oil to the tool.
   BTW, I also use a 1/2" impact wrench to remove THE NUT.  Crank up the
air pressure to 125 psi and let're rip.  I have torn down 3 13b's this
way.  I'm sure there are a lot of do's and don't's for the use of air
tools, but this 1 will help those who are not aware of this.

Ken Powell

 
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