The compressor I am speaking of is a I/R two stage 60 gallon.



It has a old style cast iron pump and I am told by I/R one that isn't built like that anymore that was built in the US.



So i was going threw it to get it back to where I felt it should be with as you see the rags a for while I waited for a new air filter/air filter container and oil filler plug.

I got it running and the air gauge did work right and I went and got a replacement.In fact the replacement is a Kobalt from Lowes.I really didn't run that one for very long and I notice that one didn't want to go beyond 40lbs.So I took it off to find the gauge dial had warped.Well after fighting it I got the front off and bent the dial pc back.Then I looked at the old one.Yep warped in the same spot.The thing doesn't run hot at all.But it seems the gauge dials are warping from heat.

Not sure what to do about that.Weird.Before I buy another one I need to find a solution,Maybe run a pc of tube so the gauge is way from the pressure switch??.I don't know!!.Suggestions anyone??.Anyone ever dealt with a issue like this before??.What you do??.