Westinghouse 2YC Compressor Rebuild

[Pupuhd]

Been reading alot here about compressors and today I picked up a Westinghouse Air Brake Co. Type Y air compressor, Model 2YC, Seriel #127047. I currently have a Craftsman 26 gal. compressor which I last year replaced the tank. However I'm using it more and more in my basement shop and when I do any grinding, sand blasting it barely keeps up. I've gone through several compressors in the last decade or so and it was time to move on up to the big boys. I didn't want to purchase a new or like new due to NO BIG MONEY, I wanted to build/rebuild a 60 or 80 gallon 2 stage compressor. Something I know will last for nearly ever and will keep up with my currnt projects and any future needs.

While searching through CL, I was looking for an Ingersol Rand T30 one but came across this ad last night. The seller had not real information except for it was approx. 30 years old that was included with a mechanics garage that he purchased. He stated the garage was built in the 60's. The pics he had looked like a T30, I was unable to determine. Luckily for me it was right up the street about 10 minutes north. I went to look at it and realized it wasn't a T30 but a Westinghouse 2YC. He was asking $150 obo so I told him I needed to check if parts were still available. Within an hour went back and offered him $100, he forklifted onto my truck and the rest I hope is a happy beginning.

I have many questions for you guys so to start he are some pics to wet ur apetite.

It has a General Electric TriClad Capacitor Motor: 3 HP, Phase 1, 1750 RPM, Volts: 115/230, Amp: 29/14.5.



Maybe some of you may notice something or many things about the tank. it measures 24"x46", which I assume is a 80 gallon tank. However this is not the original tank that came with the compressor. Sometime in it's life some one swap the original for this one. There is no ASME label, tags, stickers, etc of any kind on this tank. Only stampings of some id numbers on the rear of the tank above the horizontal weld and two identical stampings on each end. Strange thing is that on the stampings on each end there are a set of X-X stamped perpendicular to the numbers. These X-X markings are also found throughout the pump parts, except raised. Does anyone know what this mean?

Second this air tank, I don't think it was meant to be an air tank. One or two of the three ports were Jerry-rigged. Someone welded a round thick bead and then drilled/tap holes. Not the usual donut ring shape you normally see around a port. E/w I was looking for a pump and motor and was going to later on purchase a like new vertical 80 gallon tank for the build.. I can either scrap the tank and get maybe $20-25 or repurpose it for a Sand Blast Cabinet. Not to mention two other important setbacks: there is no port at the bottom to discharge water and someone after moving to the back of the garage drilled a 3/8" hole on the bottom right to maybe remove all the water in it.

Here are the questions that I hope you guys can answer, give advice, opinions, suggestions, blah, blah, blah...........
1- Can this tank be re-certified and fixed as far as fixing the jerry-rigged holes and creating a new one at the bottom? Would it be more economical to just find a vertical 80 gal one and use this one for a Blasting Cabinet? After much reading and consideration for safety, I've decided not to try any attemp to use this tank for the compressor, cost prohibited and safety. I will clean & store it to see if I can repurpose it as a sand balsting cabinet in the near future.
2- Does anyone know where I can find, download, buy a manual for the Westinghouse pump and/or the GE motor? Also, any specs, websites, details, photos, color I can go to in order to get more information?
3- Any information as to what to purchase and how to wire this motor with a starter?
4- Any other things regarding the pump and motor I should check for or consider during the rebuild?
5- Was this a good buy for $100 considering the tank may not be able to be used except for scrap metal or a blast cabinet? Head Overhaul kit to Rebuild One Westinghouse Air Compressor Model 2YC is $65-$70 (just for thought).
6- Can anyone determin the pump information as far as pressre, CFMs, HP? There are several Patent numbers on the side of the pump if this helps.

This is going to be a slow rebuild, as time and money permit, so I'll have tons more pics and questions as it goes along. I'm hoping with some ideas here I can slowy purchase certain items at a resonable prices. There is a steel/surplus place 30 minutes north of me. They have surplus electrical stuff, equipment, etc. Maybe I can pick up some of the smaller stuff like a NEMA box, starter, Air guage.

For now I have my work cut out for me. It's still stitting in the back of my truck and will have to dismantle piece by piece in order to power wash and get downstairs. The tank I may just clean and put in one of the sheds out back until I decide what its future is.

 

[930dreamer]

I'd buy a new or almost new tank so not to worry about a tank rupture.

 

[Pupuhd]

After deciding it wouldn't be worth trying to reuse the tank for safety reasons, I also decided against repurposing it. It was too heavy and dirty to make into a blasting cabinet. More work than it's worth. I can pick up a reconditioned 55 gal. drum for $25 locally.

The good news is that with the tank some other steel, copper, brass, aluminum and stainless steel I had accumilated in the past few weeks, I scrapped it and got back also the original $100 I spend on the compressor to begin with. Final cost is $17 for the compressor pump and motor. I did grind off the tank platform for two reasons: One to use it as a test bed when I get the motor and pump working again. Then if when I get an 80 gal tank, to use it on there if that platform is too small.

This is the tank after removing everything off of it including the platform.

 

[Motofixxer]

Yep...good idea scrap the tank. A blow at 100+ psi could be very bad. I was putting a new 3/4" valve on mine along with an air manifold. Had the valve on and a couple of Tee's, one end of 2nd Tee wide open. Aired it up full to 175psi to check valve and for leaks etc. I cracked that valve open kinda quick and OMG the loud blast that came outa there sounded like a gun shot. My ears were ringing for a couple minutes. I jumped too even though I was kinda expecting something, just not sure how much. I can't imagine an actual tank failure at that pressure. I was laughing at myself.

 

[930dreamer]

After deciding it wouldn't be worth trying to reuse the tank for safety reasons, I also decided against repurposing it. It was too heavy and dirty to make into a blasting cabinet. More work than it's worth. I can pick up a reconditioned 55 gal. drum for $25 locally.

The good news is that with the tank some other steel, copper, brass, aluminum and stainless steel I had accumilated in the past few weeks, I scrapped it and got back also the original $100 I spend on the compressor to begin with. Final cost is $17 for the compressor pump and motor. I did grind off the tank platform for two reasons: One to use it as a test bed when I get the motor and pump working again. Then if when I get an 80 gal tank, to use it on there if that platform is too small.

This is the tank after removing everything off of it including the platform.

Where are you located? What size tank do you want?

 

[Pupuhd]

Where are you located? What size tank do you want?

Looking for a vertical 80 gallon tank. I'm located in New Jersey (southern part) or Delaware valley. Thanks.

 

[Pupuhd]

Last week I removed the motor from the mounting plate and large pulley from the pump. Brought it downstairs using my electric hand-truck. One thing I noticed at first was that this pulley system used three belts instead of the two that were included.

The following day before bad rain I managed to unbolt and remove the compressor pump. One thing I managed to figure out about the tank. I stated earlier that this tank might have been swapped out, but now I think it was original.

The "X-X" stampings on the sides of the tank coincide with Westinghouse Air Brakes logo. It's a combination of the "W" and "A" in Westinghouse Air, similar to the Volkswagen logo.

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Either way I scrapped it. Too much rust build up inside, no data plate, and the jerry-rigged drilled/tapped hole for the gauge and pressure release valve.

 

[cnc-me]

You would think a Westinghouse compressor would have a Westinghouse motor
instead of a GE. Do you think the motor has been replaced?

 

[Pupuhd]

You would think a Westinghouse compressor would have a Westinghouse motor
instead of a GE. Do you think the motor has been replaced?

Yes, thinking about it now. The original one might have failed and then replaced. I can now safely say the tank is original based on the Westinghouse Air logo stamping on it.

Either way the GE TriClad motor weighs in at 136 lbs and is very old. I haven't yet posted the break down of the motor, but when I was taking it apart, I found the original parts boxes for the two bottom capacitors. They folded the box up and used it as a cushion between the capacitor and stator plates. Looking at the packaging design on it, it has 4 pointed stars on many side, it looks like 50's maybe 60's art work.

Maybe some one here can help me narrow down a date for this GE motor based on some of the pics. By taking it completely apart I can then learn some history on this compressor and how it all works for any future repairs & maintenance.

I'm trying to do a full restoration or more like a hybrid-restoration: Westinghouse pump, GE motor & other manufactured tank. I would like to get circa dates for both the pump & motor to include this information on a data plate I will make for it at the end of the build.

Any info or input would be greatly appreciated.........thanks for all replies and information.

 

[Pupuhd]

Here are some more details and pics on the disassembly. First I began with the Square D pressure switch. It seems pretty clean and in working order so I may just reuse it.

Before working on the GE motor, I had to fabricate a pulley puller in order to remove the 7" pulley. Took longer to fabricate than actually pulling the stuck pulley out. I took many detailed photos for reassembly later.

The front bell housing had more crud in it than did the rear bell housing.

I drilled out the rivets for the data plate. I would like to reproduce one later in brass by etching it. Also found the wiring diagram sticker behind the electrical wiring cover.

I did discover a little gem in the center of the front bell housing. I popped out the center cap and noticed some red art-work behind the grime and grey paint. After carefully cleaning it up, this is what came up. The cap is indented in the middle. I wonder if this is on purpose or was it pushed in? Can this logo be restored?

After removing the pulley, the rear bell housing came next.

The Rotor came out without any issues from the front end.

Inside, besides the "rats nest" I found, there was no damage I could see. the interior and windings were just dusty and dirty, but no grease or oil.

 

[Motofixxer]

That pressure switch looks identical to the one I have on mine. Except the cover was like an olive green. I sprayed it and got rid of the old ugly look.

 

[Pupuhd]

That pressure switch looks identical to the one I have on mine. Except the cover was like an olive green. I sprayed it and got rid of the old ugly look.

After all the cleanup and bearing replacement, I'm going to sandblast everything, prime & paint before rebuilding it. I'm also going to do the same to the pressure switch and then try to find or make a Square D decal to match the original.

Cleanup/wash down:
Everything is disassemble and all small parts are in bags with detail labeling of what each part is and where it goes. Except for the stator, rotor and switches, everything else was washed down in the parts washer.

As per directions regarding not using parts washer fluid to clean the stator and rotor, I purchased a gallon of mineral spirits for this part. I kept pouring over while using small brushes to remove all the dust and dirt. I used an old plastic trash can as a parts washer. Used coffee filters to recycle the spirits for the next part to be cleaned.

After cleaning the stator I proceeded to bake it in the oven at 210°F for six hours. Today I noticed a fine dusty residue on it which I brushed off and used compressed air to remove.

Not too bad for a little mineral spirit and a toothbrush. One problem though, the baking made the string lacing brittle and is now falling apart. Is this something I can redo myself with lets say cooking string or regular cotton string? This would have to be done before I have it sent out for a 'dip and bake" at my local motor repair shop?

Tonight I cleaned the rotor in the same miniral spirits. Came out pretty good also. It's now baking in the oven at 200° for six hours.

Any suggestions on the inside of the stator plates as far as polishing them up with some fine sandpaper? Will this make a differnce in performance?

 

[cumminsman]

i have this same compressor and the tank that came with is the original. as well as the electric motor. ours is a ge too. not one thing i found while doing research is these compressors were built westinghouse but before WABCO(westinghouse air brake co)the compressor was orignallymade for trains but offered them in a shop setup. ours runs great and it should have 3 belts. our only porblem with ours is the valves in the high side of the pump arent working. did you find any parts avaliable and if so could you share the link? but if you have any other questions you let me know. ill try to answer them the best i can. i do know that if you start tearing into the pump be very care ful becasue they have a mechnical oil pump in the bottom and if yo break or lose those parts quit casue they arent avalible at all. i work for bendix CVS and i did alot of digging in our rchives for info on these and found nothing.

 

[Pupuhd]

i have this same compressor and the tank that came with is the original. as well as the electric motor. ours is a ge too. not one thing i found while doing research is these compressors were built westinghouse but before WABCO(westinghouse air brake co)the compressor was orignallymade for trains but offered them in a shop setup. ours runs great and it should have 3 belts. our only porblem with ours is the valves in the high side of the pump arent working. did you find any parts avaliable and if so could you share the link? but if you have any other questions you let me know. ill try to answer them the best i can. i do know that if you start tearing into the pump be very care ful becasue they have a mechnical oil pump in the bottom and if yo break or lose those parts quit casue they arent avalible at all. i work for bendix CVS and i did alot of digging in our rchives for info on these and found nothing.

It's been a while since I have done anything with this restoration. Since my last post I have aquired a Clausing 15" DP, 1950s Atlas Craftsman 12x36 Lathe, 1947 Delta Unisaw Cabinet Saw, 1950s DeWalt Radial Arm Saw, 1960s 2hp Century Electric Motor, early 1900s Prentise Vise Co. 6" Monarch bench vise and a Baldor 6" Bench Grinder with stand (I think that's it so far). All in need of full restorations to minor cleanup and paint. My modest little shop has gotten smaller and in the mean time I made a Pressure Blasting Pot for the restorations and still need to fabricate a Cabinet Blasting Cabinet since it's getting cold outside to blast in the yard.

Hopefully within the next month I'll be back to my first restor and start working again on the Westinghouse air compressor. Like yourself I found next to nothing as information on these units. Only that George Westinghouse invented the air brake system and started the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, now known as WACO, as you already know.

I did find some old Westinghouse patent drawings for similar compressor pumps online and yes you're right there are probably hundreds if not thousand of components and parts inside. Something I might not want to completely disassemble. If every thing else is running smoothly inside, I may just break it down to some larger sub-asemblies and sandblast, paint and restore those only.

I did find one resource in New York for a kit for the heads/cylinders, which includes gaskets, rings, and such parts to replace for the two cylinder heads. That's it so far. I think the kit is around $100, my laptop in down for repairs and that's where I have the link saved. I will post it once the laptop is running.

I believe any parts that need replacement would have to be fabricated personally. This is one of the reasons I got the Atlas Craftsman lathe and still on the look out for an affordable Milling machine. If I do have to fabricate any parts, I will be more than glad to make these available for anyone wanting one.

I have aquired an 80 gallon air tank since the original was far too gone and unsafe to use.

Can you post some images of yours on this post or PM/Email them to me so I can compare. I want to replicate some of the logos, tags, or lables that were originally on the tank and anything else on it. I'm not looking for a museum finish but something close just for fun and interset on the history on my part. And yes I will probably be asking many questions since hardly any information is out there. I'm going to continue with the GE motor restoration since it seems the easiest and then move to the compressor pump.

Thanks for the post, any input would be greatly appreciated-David

 

[cumminsman]

yea ill have to do it this weekend when i get home from college. ours by the looks is original and been painted maybe once. but other than that its in great shape! we have a 80 gallon tank underneath of it then a seprate 120 gallon we want to plum in. but my trouble now is the valves as i stated, are hanging on the high side so it wont pump pass 80. so were gonna try to get it going but i have to pull the head and see if i can tear the valves out. i sprayed ZEP45 in the intake and it started pumping but then it started hanging again when it burned off

 

[Pupuhd]

yea ill have to do it this weekend when i get home from college. ours by the looks is original and been painted maybe once. but other than that its in great shape! we have a 80 gallon tank underneath of it then a seprate 120 gallon we want to plum in. but my trouble now is the valves as i stated, are hanging on the high side so it wont pump pass 80. so were gonna try to get it going but i have to pull the head and see if i can tear the valves out. i sprayed ZEP45 in the intake and it started pumping but then it started hanging again when it burned off

Thanks, I'll look forward to some photos on your end to compare notes. It's ashame that more information is not available on this unit. I've been mostly depended on people like yourself and others to get bits of info and help with this project.

Btw, would you have on your compressor or know the CFMs the 2YC compressor puts out?

 

[Pupuhd]

i have this same compressor and the tank that came with is the original. as well as the electric motor. ours is a ge too. not one thing i found while doing research is these compressors were built westinghouse but before WABCO(westinghouse air brake co)the compressor was orignallymade for trains but offered them in a shop setup. ours runs great and it should have 3 belts. our only porblem with ours is the valves in the high side of the pump arent working. did you find any parts avaliable and if so could you share the link? but if you have any other questions you let me know. ill try to answer them the best i can. i do know that if you start tearing into the pump be very care ful becasue they have a mechnical oil pump in the bottom and if yo break or lose those parts quit casue they arent avalible at all. i work for bendix CVS and i did alot of digging in our rchives for info on these and found nothing.

I found two of the sites for parts, first is: Compressor Parts Store, http://www.compressorpartsstore.com/LeRoi-Westinghouse-Wayne-Parts-s/27.htm

They have tune up and overhaul kits for the various Westinghouse compressor models.

The second is:
Independent Components Corp., http://iccparts.com/

They don't have anything online specifically for the Westinghouse or others, but I believe you have to call them with your request. I did request a catalog a while back but haven't receive anything yet. This site came highly recommended at other forums. Haven't yet ordered a kit, but will when I get to that stage.

Hope this helps-David.

 

[cumminsman]

that does thanks! were gonna order a kit for ours and try to fix during my thanksgiving break and ill get you some pics soon too!

 

[Pupuhd]

that does thanks! were gonna order a kit for ours and try to fix during my thanksgiving break and ill get you some pics soon too!

No problem. Can you do me a favor and let me know what you got as far as a kit and how difficult it is to do. I don't think I'll get to my compressor pump to later in the year. Still need to build a Blasting cabinet and get the GE motor done first. Please send me some good pics of your system, thanks again-David.

 

[Zrexxer]

As per directions regarding not using parts washer fluid to clean the stator and rotor, I purchased a gallon of mineral spirits for this part.

For what it's worth - most "Varsol" type parts washer solvents - sometimes generically designated as "Stoddard Solvent," are pretty much chemically the same thing as Mineral Spirits.

 

[m14shooter]

I have a 2YC w 5HP motor and 60 gal tank. Just cleaning it up and putting in garage. The tank is really a heavy duty pressure vessel similar to the high pressure (2000 psi) tanks we used in the navy. Most likely over engineered for the application. This one was used for the fire whistle at a local fire dept with two auxiliary tanks. I have also the service parts list for the 2YC compressor.

Paul

 

[Pupuhd]

I have a 2YC w 5HP motor and 60 gal tank. Just cleaning it up and putting in garage. The tank is really a heavy duty pressure vessel similar to the high pressure (2000 psi) tanks we used in the navy. Most likely over engineered for the application. This one was used for the fire whistle at a local fire dept with two auxiliary tanks. I have also the service parts list for the 2YC compressor.

Paul

Paul,
These compressors are rare and information hard to come by. Since my postings I still haven't finished my rebuild, currently working on other builds and getting my shop organize. I have acquired an 80 gallon tank and will be switching the 3hp GE motor for a 3 HP Century induction motor.

Would it be possible for you to post or email me photos yours once you have it running. I would be interested in seeing similarities or differences. Also, can you scan your parts list in high resolution pdf so I can have an idea of what I'm looking at during my build. Thanks, David

 

[cadtorque]

David,

I thought you'd be interested to know that I used this thread as reference for my own newly acquired Westinghouse 2YC compressor. Mine was built in 1946, and is very similar to yours, the only difference is that mine has a GE 1.5 hp, 1 phase, 230V capacitor start motor. My capacitor is bad in the motor, but yesterday I got ballsy: I changed the oil in the pump, hooked it up to a 30A 220 circuit, flipped the breaker, and let 'er rip (after a hand start, via compressor flywheel). I think I need to overhaul the pump, though, as it took 30 minutes to get up to 120 psi, which is where my pressure switch kicks out. I'll include some pictures if you'd like them for reference. Mine seems to have the original tank and pump, and I believe my motor is a replacement unit- possibly from the 60's.

-Ian

 

[Pupuhd]

Ian,

Thanks for the post, mine still on the back burner due to other obligations. One still trying to make the most out of my 12x13 shop. This week I've been working on a gantry crane system attached to the ceiling joist using a 1/4 ton chain hoist. One reason is to just lift the GE motor and pump to work on it.

M14shooter, was able to email a parts breakdown of the 2YC model. I cleaned it up and if you'de like I can email you a copy. It's large about 19megs. I can break it into four sections, let me know.

I think you're right about the motor, it might have been switched out at some point. Maybe a larger hp one will fill up the tank quicker. There's a place in upstate New York that sell the overhaul kit for the pump for this model. I'de like to say it about $100. When I get aroung to rebuilding the pump, I'm ordering this kit.

Please post as many detailed pictures as you can in this post. I would like to see them for reference. As I have stated before, information is scarce, most useful information has been from individuals like yourself.

Btw, does your tank have any type of logo on it? Again, thank you-David

 

[cadtorque]

Ok, I meant to post these a while back, but I got busy, as we all do. So, here we go. This compressor sat in the corner of the garage that I rent for god knows how long... The building has some history also, but that's for a different thread. After about a year of prodding, my landlord gave in and said I could have it, under the condition that I put it to use, and not just let it sit.

The tag on the tank has several layers of paint obscuring the lettering, but next time I'm out there I'll grind it off so that I can get good photos of it. It does read "Westinghouse Air Brake Company" and "1946" so I'm pretty sure this is the original tank and pump.

More to come...

 

[RECox286]

You being from South NJ, look up Fazzio's located in Glassboro.

If you haven't heard of them, it's like being a kid in a candy store

where the items are almost for free. Big industrial surplus outlet.

Equipment of all sorts and metals of all sorts. You'll love it. Make

sure you allot at least 1/2 day for your first visit. Good thing I live

so far away from them, or I would be broke all the time. They have

quite a selection of surplus tools (sockets, wrenches, pneumatics,

hydraulics, and machinery too.)

Uncle Bob

 

[Pupuhd]

You being from South NJ, look up Fazzio's located in Glassboro.

If you haven't heard of them, it's like being a kid in a candy store

where the items are almost for free. Big industrial surplus outlet.

Equipment of all sorts and metals of all sorts. You'll love it. Make

sure you allot at least 1/2 day for your first visit. Good thing I live

so far away from them, or I would be broke all the time. They have

quite a selection of surplus tools (sockets, wrenches, pneumatics,

hydraulics, and machinery too.)

Uncle Bob

Fazzio?! Been going there for nearly ten years, it's twenty-five minutes north of me. Addicting? That's putting it lightly. Last month I went there looking for a used slim trash-can for my small shop. Came out spending $75 with the trash-can and it full a third of other items. Great place, they still have the old surplus store open, but with the new warehouse style building next to it, you can no longer walk through the metal isles, browes and pick any type of metal for a particular project. Every metal order has to be done at the counter in the new building.

E/w, excellent place, the counter lady at the surplus knows me and always ask where my kids are when I don't bring them. Thanks-David.

 

[Pupuhd]

Ok, I meant to post these a while back, but I got busy, as we all do. So, here we go. This compressor sat in the corner of the garage that I rent for god knows how long... The building has some history also, but that's for a different thread. After about a year of prodding, my landlord gave in and said I could have it, under the condition that I put it to use, and not just let it sit.

The tag on the tank has several layers of paint obscuring the lettering, but next time I'm out there I'll grind it off so that I can get good photos of it. It does read "Westinghouse Air Brake Company" and "1946" so I'm pretty sure this is the original tank and pump..

Excellent find. This is the first Westinghouse Air Brake Company pump identical to mine. Even the twin horizontal intercooler pipes. What ever you do don't get rid of the original gauge. I took a five hour round trip, in order to pick up a free 1942 Westinghouse Air Brake Com. G-type compressor just for the original gauge and cut off regulator. I had to scrap the tank and still have the G-Type pump in storage trying to sell it. Don't have the heart to send it to the scrap yard.

When you get the opportunity, please post more photos. I recently finished my 1/4 ton capacity gantry crane in my shop, but with the holidays now and a broken furnace, shop work on hold until after the new year. Again, thanks, and keep the photos coming. David

 

[gobeer net]

Bringing this one back from the dead. I stumbled across an available 2YC today. Its been sitting for roughly 5 years. Has a 3hp 3 phase Westinghouse on it.

Has anyone rebuilt theirs yet? How much did it cost in the end?

 

[ZCarr]

I too am part of the Westinghouse crowd. This was used to full truck tires and was found in the back of an 18 wheel trailer in Philly. The air tank was extrly over engineered and I will use it after it passes hydro testing. I bought a rebuild kit for the air pump which I plan on rebuilding after I clean it up.

 

[Pupuhd]

Bringing this one back from the dead. I stumbled across an available 2YC today. Its been sitting for roughly 5 years. Has a 3hp 3 phase Westinghouse on it.

Has anyone rebuilt theirs yet? How much did it cost in the end?

Great find. Mine is still in parts on the bench waiting for one day to be restored. Too many other projects and rebuilds still in front of this one.

Can you post pictures of it here? I do have a restored pdf copy of the 2YC parts manual if you're interested. It's pretty large in megabytes so will have to send in three emails. Looking forward to some photos here and thanks again.

 

[Pupuhd]

I too am part of the Westinghouse crowd. This was used to full truck tires and was found in the back of an 18 wheel trailer in Philly. The air tank was extrly over engineered and I will use it after it passes hydro testing. I bought a rebuild kit for the air pump which I plan on rebuilding after I clean it up.

Excellent find and so close to me here in south Jersey. Love the original Westinghouse pressure gauge. Did you purchase the rebuild kit locally? Only two places I know you can get any kits is upstate New York and on Ebay. Ebay selling for around $220 for the 2YC rebuild kit.

Also look forward to some in progress photos here. Thanks.

 

[Neil64]

I am selling mine. Located in Maryland near DC. It runs, is a little loud, makes and hold pressure. I suspect the pump can use a rebuild. The motor is huge. Twice or three times the size of the ones pictured here.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/tls/5739386854.html

 

[84prerunner]

someone linked me to this thread from the vintage tools section. I joined the 2YC crowd. wish all the pics still worked in here.

 

[Dbeluscak]

Thought I'd refresh this thread as I've just purchased a 2YC-1-1. I'm looking to possibly rebuild it if it's worth it. The person I bought it from had it wired up for testing when I got there. Couldn't believe how quiet it runs. They certainly don't build them like they used to.

After I get it cleaned up and pressure test the tank I'll look into rebuilding the compressor. Has anyone done theirs and was it worth it? I only paid $80 so a rebuild wouldn't break the bank. I'd like to get a hold of the manual as well.

 

[American Locomotive]

The first thing I would do is just see if it works well! If it's got a 5HP motor, it should do around 14-17 CFM. Search for "air compressor CFM calculator" and you should find some sites that just allow you to put in a tank size, and time it took to reach a certain pressure.

It looks like rebuild kits are still available for the 2YC (somehow!): https://www.airfloinc.com/category/2503

 

[Jimlelmn]

I have a 2YC compressor that finally broke down after 30 years of my use I would like to repair it. Where do I find a manual for it parts,and rebuild specs. Jimlelmn

 

[tonystark293949]

Hi all. I'm finding parts for my 2YC pump but I'm not finding a manual yet. If anyone is still around that can email one to me please send me a PM and I will give you my email address. Also I'm going to be reporting this with a 5hp instead of a 3hp so I was wondering what the pump rpm needs to be for that size motor.

 

[Pupuhd]

Hi all. I'm finding parts for my 2YC pump but I'm not finding a manual yet. If anyone is still around that can email one to me please send me a PM and I will give you my email address. Also I'm going to be reporting this with a 5hp instead of a 3hp so I was wondering what the pump rpm needs to be for that size motor.

Are you looking for a manual or Repair Parts List with diagram? I have a vintage Repair Parts List for the 2YC Air Compressor.

A 5hp motor according to a 1951 literature I have is designated for the 3YC compressor. RPM for any motor would have to be calculated based of motor rpm and pulley sizes. According to the literature for a 2YC:
100 lbs. Discharge - 800 RPM, 16.0 Displacement CFM
175 lbs. Discharge - 660 RPM, 13.2 Displacement CFM
250 lbs. Discharge - 660 RPM, 13.2 Displacement CFM

David

 

[FLM]

I don't know a whole lot about her, but I've got a 1941 Westinghouse with a 1.5hp Westinghouse generator(?) and what seems to be a Quincy model 325 compressor. Of the little I do know, the head gasket went while in use at a small automotive shop within the last 12 years. I would love to get this old girl powered back up for use in my shop. I will keep this thread posted on updates, however, it will probably be a slower build until I can come up with enough of those two most crucial parts; time and money.