[mrennie]

Unlike Sirrotica, I love listening to my compressor pumping air...7.5HP single phase with V4 pumping. It's like the 455 of air compressors .

After having a 5HP 2 cylinder and then the current one, I would not go any smaller...I can sandblast with a pressure pot or use my sandblasting cabinet as long as I want and never wait for air.

If the tank on the bigger unit is OK, I would price out a replacement crank and motor vs. buying a new unit. Unfortunately, you may find that the parts are more than a complete unit.

[67drake]

Personally, I’m a cheap azz, and think 98% of new stuff is garbage.
I’d look into rebuilding that DeVilbiss in a heartbeat. It’s not hard to rebuild a compressor.

[mgarblik]

It sounds like you are used to using quality equipment. This means spending several thousand dollars minimum to end up happy. I used a 5 HP single stage Campbell Hausfeld 60 gallon vertical compressor for about 20 years. Then I thought I lucked into a Dayton, 2-stage 6 HP 80 gallon vertical compressor. It has full pressure lube and a spin on oil filter. Well, the motor was shot. So I had it repaired. Then It wouldn't create any pressure. Ended up having to buy a new cylinder head package because they don't service the reed valves anymore. Long story slightly shorter, I spent $750.00 on parts to fix it up like new. At first I was pretty pissed at all the hassle and expense. 6 years later, it was a good investment. It is quiet, makes 175 PSI if needed, will likely outlive me. I would fix the one with the crankshaft issue if parts are available. Everything new unless you get into an industrial grade unit is low grade junk that may last 5 years in daily use if your lucky.