Air compressor compressing but overheating...

5 hp 2-cyl Sanborn; 30+ yr(?)

Always been just fine until yesterday realized it is getting hotter than blazes--like boil water hot even though pressure building as normal.

This is a symptom I've not experienced before...and yes, it's the compressor, not the motor that's getting hot; the motor is fine. It is not bearings tight; can turn manually.

It was too hot to touch when I discovered it this AM and had funeral this afternoon so just got home and haven't had chance to do anything--just thought I'd get the collective wisdom...

Thanks...

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