Vintage Air Compressors

[darkk]

Mines made by IR, it's around 30 years old. I bought it new...5 Hp 2 stage 220v

 

[bernietech]

just pulled the head pics attached.

 

[bernietech]

compressor is back together. made a new gasket out of automotive gasket material and coated each side lightly with permtex # 2 (non hardning) gasket maker. after 15 min of running it is up to 100psi,with a few air leaks, which I am working on. How long should a tank hold pressure after pump shut off? looking for a standard to compare to as I repair leaks.

thanks,

bernie

 

[KCarGuy]

I installed some new equipment at Champion Pneumatic (Gardner/Denver) in Princeton Illinois yesterday.
And this little Beauty was in their Waiting Room...Pulled out of an Old Service station in 1967 and only the bearings on the motor were replaced.
Love the Old Equipment!

 

[hermetic]

Heres one I just finished rebuilding, The pump is made by Broomwade, but is badged B.E.N. Patents, I have had this one since pulling it out of a factory in Leeds (UK) in the seventies. I fitted the larger BEN pump (22cfm 200psi, but set to cut out at 150psi) as the original was only good for about 100 psi before the unloader stopped it pumping.

 

[socalmerc]

heres ours.just picked it up today. this is our oldest now. me and my dad went to a shop that was closing and he had to have it. it runs great the tank is above the motor and the motor is above the compressor and all concealed inside the steel skirt. kinds looks like a rocket or a old gas pump. the tank says 1938 200psi harnett manufacturing

 

[mtm]

I posted this a while back, but would like more input. I found this cobbled-together system in my basement (see pictures). I saw another guy had a similar air tank, which appears to be military. I was told the pump is an old refrigeration pump, but I can't identify a make. It works, makes a nice chug sound, but I didn't have the nerve to pressurize the tank. I'm cleaning up the pump (not tearing it down) and would like to change the oil. Being no expert in this area, I assume the drain plug is the large nut in picture 1974. My question is, after draining it, what kind of oil should I use? How much? And where do I add the new oil? Same plug?

thanks for any info ...

 

[RECox286]

Be careful what plug you remove. It looks like what you are referring to is

the other end of the crankshaft, not the oil drain. I would think that the

"breather" would be the crankcase oil fill. Look for a small plug near the

bottom of the crankcase, if indeed there is one. If not, then you will likely

have to tip the compressor to drain the oil out of the filler, or rig up a

suction gun to **** it out. Either way, when it is empty, refill with a

non-detergent 30 wt. SAE motor oil.

Uncle Bob

 

[GaryC]

Hello everyone
I was looking at all the other compressors on here and trying somehow to figure out the year of the one we have had in our family for years

It is a United States Air Compressor Company F.A. 985
serial 4612 F.A. made in Cleveland, OH

This still works after all these years
many years ago, it was used for auto body work
WE have been trying to figure out how old it is or any other history behind it.
IF anyone has any information or knows something about it, please let us know
I appreciate your time

Thanks
Gary

 

[Rustbuster77]

Greetings,

I'm new hear and found this great thread about old compressors. I just recently got a 1956 Ingersoll Rand Type 30 Model V232 C1 compressor. There is no info I can find on the 232. I've called numerous Ingersoll Rand Tech lines etc...There's the 231 and 234 but not 232...

Here's a few images of the beast and a video of it running.

I"m trying to learn what I could expect out of this in terms of scfm.

The Stroke is likely 2 inches, High pressure cylinder is 1 3/4", Low pressure is 3" cylinder.

I'd like to run a HVLP spray gun but not sure if it's got the umph to keep it going. Also, from totally empty tank to fill, it's nearly an hour.

Currently there's a 1 horse single phase motor on it. I'd like to get the highest SCFM out of it as possible and am not afraid to tear into it to get it running better. Perhaps there is someone here that knows more about these old beasts.

Thanks!

Mark Johnson
MN

 

[jemin]

First time on here. Just getting into air tools and stuff. Does anybody know what kind of compressor this is. Its a 30Gallon, 1.5 hp motor(115/230v). Bought this off craigslist. I am not very knowledgeable about compressors but you guys know a lot more than I do. Can someone tell me if this is a good compressor for auto air tools and body work? Also, what would I need to do go get this going(ie, valves, regulator etc..).

Thanks.

 

[sselander]

First time on here. Just getting into air tools and stuff. Does anybody know what kind of compressor this is. Its a 30Gallon, 1.5 hp motor(115/230v). Bought this off craigslist. I am not very knowledgeable about compressors but you guys know a lot more than I do. Can someone tell me if this is a good compressor for auto air tools and body work? Also, what would I need to do go get this going(ie, valves, regulator etc..).

Thanks.

Your tank says Melben products on it. Melben is owned by Campbell Hausfeld.
I have a similar Sears air compressor with a tank that also says Melben on it.
The compressor head on my Sears is a Campbell Hausfeld. I just replaced my check valve since the original aluminum one was bad. You can download manuals from Campbell Hausfeld. (It took me a couple of trys, but I was able to find a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor that was similar to mine).

 

[jemin]

Hey Thanks for the quick reply. The only thing I saw on the pump is "ACC9" on it. I will give Campbell Hausfeld site a try. what's the on/off valve with a handle called that goes right after the pressure gauge(The one where we hook up the air hose). Thanks again.

 

[RECox286]

That would be the pressure switch. When the switch senses that the pressure has

built up in the tank to the proper (specified by mfg) psi, then the machine will shut down.

Then when the switch senses the the pressure in the tank has dropped to where the

mfg specifies for resume or turn on psi, the switch will start the motor again.

Compressors aren't so hard to understand, once you have one. Do an oil change at

least annually. Check the belt tension occasionally, and drain the water out of the tank

daily. Should last you a good long while, or at least until you get spoiled and want

a bigger machine ! No ? Oh yeah, it'll happen...

Uncle Bob

 

[jemin]

Thanks Uncle Bob but I think you may have misunderstood me. I was talking about the value that we use to manually shutoff the air to the hose. If you look at this picture

I am talking about he yellow handle valve. This forum has been a great source of knowledge and I am going to drain the water out tomorrow. About getting a new one, I would really have to get a new one if this one does not keep up with the air tools(I hope it does).

 

[jemin]

Hey Creola281, did you mean that in a bad way?

 

[RECox286]

Ha. My bad. Among my other attributes, I can't whistle either...

The yellow handled valve that shuts off the air, well that would be called

the "air shut-off valve".

Uncle Bob

 

[jemin]

Ha. My bad. Among my other attributes, I can't whistle either...

The yellow handled valve that shuts off the air, well that would be called

the "air shut-off valve".

Uncle Bob

Thank you sir!!!

 

[sselander]

Here is my 20 gallon Sears compressor that I just replaced a few parts on it.
It is from the early 80's. It is made by Campbell Hausfeld.
Best part was it was free. The safety valve kept popping, indicating a new check valve was in order. For some reason, the original CH check valve was aluminum. I replaced it with a brass one. I marked up one of the pics to show the components.

 

[Rustbuster77]

I stripped the heads off and found some interesting things. Probably normal for it's age. The low side cylinder looks a bit egg shape and there is scoring on the cylinder from approx 3 oclock to 9 oclock. I ordered new rings, new valves, spacer plates, and gaskets.

It took nearly an hour to fill up the 60 gallon tank. With 1 of the low side valve fingers broken, I'm sure that didn't help!

 

[mmerchant79]

Schramm air compressor... Ford Flathead V-8... 47-48

 

[fastlap]

Hi all;

Just found this forum. Pretty cool!! Just wondering if anyone can give me WIW on this Champion I bought in 1978. I'm thinking it is a 60 or 80gal. tank. It has a Wagner motor on it. The only two things I've done to it over the years is replace the pressure solenoid and throw away the belt guard. Wish I would have kept that piece! It runs too! Looking to sell and located in the Chicago area.

Here is the info off the tags;

Tag on tank flat frame: Model TU54F SN# 45348

Tag on Wagner motor: Alt. Current Type: RG, Frame: 224, Model: B598M86, 1-1/2 HP, 1750RPM.

Anyone have an idea as to how old it is and what it would be worth?

Gary

 

[sbin]

I picked up a Ingersoll Rand T30 like Rustbuster77's a few months ago from a closed Chevy dealer.The tank is dated 1947.Changed out the 3ph 5hp motor for a single phase motor.

 

[bumper608]

I have a vintage air compressor made by dayton air compressor which has a GE motor on it that is dated 1925. I have been unable to find out much about this compressor online and I am hoping somone could help me.

 

[64Trvlr]

Here are a few pics of my 1964 Wayne compressor. It has a fairly big tank and a 5HP 230 VAC GE motor. Any help with pump ID or anything else would be appreciated.

 

[Monkey Radio]

Picked this up last year. Have yet to run it needs a little work. Anyone know what kinda CFM this will produce. It's a 1952 DeVilbiss model 330.

 

[jermanyx]

Got a Devilbiss 220 pump, it's set up on a small tank(it was, i got it mostly apart now) for spraying paint, like an airless I think, with a heavy Cast Iron GE motor. The ole guy I guy it from said they used it to spray out on the job when they needed to touch things up and that the motor eventually died, so it wound up in a corner for 15 or 20 years. I would like to restore this, and I think the pump is fine and the motor probably just has a bad reset switch from what I can tell. However any and all ideas or suggestions are more than welcome, I never tried this before, but I'm doing it now. and I only got this one pic of the pump, I'll get more up soon.

 

[SILVERPLATE]

I wish this was mine but its not. Dauer Car Musuem.

 

[DHS]

I wish this was mine but its not. Dauer Car Musuem.

I have one un-restored if you would be interested. Compressor works, but it came with a newer 1/2hp that really was not enough hp. I believe it came with a 3/4hp originally. I also have a original ad out of a old mag to. Here is a pic of the ad and compressor.

 

[slowzuki]

Can anyone help ID this compressor? The bottom end and fan/pulley is very similar to some Kellogg American 320's but the head is nothing like I've been able to find.

The number 1027 759 is cast into the base of the jug. I can't find anything in terms of numbers on it other than on the bolt heads of the valves.

I'm trying to upload the images now, something is locked up in the uploader.

 

[slowzuki]

Try again at attachments.

 

[rshadd]

 

[SouthWind]

Hey all, I found this site while looking for information about an old compressor I got from my Grandfather. I don't know much about compressors (or garage/mechanical stuff in general) so I'm interested to see what I can learn.
It is has Quincy Compressor Co markings. Besides the company name:
"NO 2 1/2 X 2 1/2" "Max Speed 700 Min Speed 400"
"AB-2" also "AB-11"

The tank is brazed and was made by Morrison Bro's.
"size 14 36" Number "5569" "Date 11-28-27"
"Tested to 400 pounds" "Working Pressure 200 pounds"
On the side of the tank a blue diamond shaped logo was once painted, but it's illegible now.

It's stuck in a corner with bad light, so I haven't been able to get a good picture yet, but if I can take a better photo, I'll post it.

Thanks for any help you can offer!
SW

 

[ndnchf]

My wonderful wife gave me this one for Christmas. Its a Kellogg model 32. I'm almost done getting it cleaned up and running well. The gauge is a later replacement that doesn't go high enough. I'll be adding a correct period, higher reading gauge soon. I'm guessing its from the early 1920s, maybe teens. I found a patent date on the porcelain switch of November 1895.

 

[ndnchf]

I'm looking for information about an old Champion (CPMC) model K comrpessor. I see a couple similar ones in this thread. I posted about it in the tools section here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182140

 

[cglasgow]

Someone PMed me about the specs on the motor on this one. The easiest way to show is probably to just attach a photo here....

 

[Voi]

This ad keeps popping up on CL. Anyone have any opinions on this one? Is it a bit overpriced?

I do own and like vintage power tools and just traded off a 24 gallon, made in China, oil-less compressor so I do need something bigger than my 6 gallon pancake.

http://wyoming.craigslist.org/tls/3488158709.html

 

[jspies22]

Here is a vintage Champion I found on CL for $200. Looks similar to a few in previous posts.

Anyone know the specs of one of these such as the CFM's and if $200 would be a good price.

Motor looks to be more modern but the compressor appears to be from the '20s from what others have said in other posts.

 

[Hemibird]

I think you did well on price. I've seen them advertised b/w $40-$300. I'm actually looking for one but prefer the riveted tank style if anyone happens to know where ones at.

 

[fuchster]

1944 Schramm air compressor generator combination. Maybe used by the Navy??? I have found nothing much on this particulat model. Does any body know anything.
Link to pictures https://picasaweb.google.com/115398011266460113762/Schramm#