Vintage Air Compressors

[Loose Ctrl]

Nice compressor! Man I'd keep that one myself... It looks pretty original and if so, the date on the side of the tank: 1948 Gives you an idea when it was built. There are two inspection ports you can check out the inside of the tank through.

It's value goes up if it works, so I'd check it over and change the oil and see how it does building pressure. I take it you want to sell it?

It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay, but there are a bunch of us out there that think the old stuff is way cool. I try not to enter the search term "compressor" in Craigs List, because whenever I do I end up finding something "I have to have" (like yours). And I'm probably one compressor shy of a divorce... :-/

I have number of non-runners, that just need... (fill in the blank) - my wife will likely sell them all off when I pass away, all in the condition they are in now (likely)...

And you're not even close enough for me to buy her out when she clocks you a good one for dragging in another one.

 

[lbpd716]

isn't that a rebranded speedaire? Back when my sister was still around, you could give her the model number and it reveals who the actual manufacturer is.

 

[stsguy]

Hello, new friends. I finally found a compressor that will outlive me... BUT...It took so long to find one (I could afford) so it won't be much of a chore to outlive this old man
I'm done buying a new one every 2 years. Damn high-speed loud annoying timebombs...
But now that I have what I want I'm also gifted with a bunch of new hurdles to jump. Living on the belief
"THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT THE MORE YOU GET IN RETURN" Well, this worked with my Dog and my wife...
1st was unloading it off the trailer as we had a tractor at the pickup site. I drove to Marietta Oklahoma from Houston Tx to get her. She is heavy and was that ugly old light blue the Houston Oilers seemed to like in the '70s

So I had to sand and paint ASAP to make her look as good as she "WILL WORK" he said knowingly. I also replaced the gauge with a nice oil filled one and bought a few new connectors and ball valves to install.

The motor and THE POWER it consumes:​

I was told that the motor would run on 110 or 220. Simple enuff... or so I thought. I was able to find the wiring info on the info plate. as you can see below. in pic 2 I think. SO ya know... I'm well into my 50's jack of all as they say mostly 99 percent self-taught which means "I don't know %$@#" but I get by... much better now that I can hide in closet and look up a 9 yr old kid on youtube that can teach me anything how to fix computers to How to pass level 108 of ZELDA Conquers SLIMVILLIA ( these kids are so smart nowadays I just don't understand why they're so damn ignorant)

I had always thought you had to have a + and - for Anything to work but as I learned with this 4 wire motor just a 120 leg off each phase and it works... I'm still gonna study this theory until it sinks in... e motor is PRE 52Im told it was or is called "the Original frame" Rerated "U" frame in 52 then again in 64 to a "T" frame My Motor guy said they Use "T" frames currently WHATEVER ALL THAT MEANS>>>>lol

I think he said it was a 224 frame and one of the rarest due to age... yaba daba doo...
We do know its a WAGNER and we do Know it's very HEAVY. Since it was cut loose on pickup and I was told it was on 110 I plugged it in and she ran fine but weakened around 50 PSI so I unplugged her and started reading...

THE TANK

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1984 Manchester 200 PSI
HOLDS air and NO RUST
NEXT... Unless I need to be told there is more to it

The V-TWIN Compressor

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Boy, I hope this is a good one. So far she pumps air and it holds but I know less about it than I do the old motor ( NOT MUCH)
It has a D inside a circle. I ed up all the companies that start D that I can find that builds compressors to no avail but I want to say... Ingersoll Rand for some reason...
If you of this compressor or have any general knowledge that will help me from BLOWING IT OR MYSELF UP please chime in I can use the help. I have found ZERO 9yrs old kids on youtube with that knows anything about this old beauty. Once I have her all shed and ready I plan to build a newly insulated home a nice positive airflow and start running pipe to every room on the property. My wife overheard this statement and ask EVERY ROOM? She's blonde and I love her...So I replied... Well, ya never know when ya might need 200 PSI in the bathroom. She said.... WELL? O.K. with a confused expression and said " please use a nice faceplate"

 

[ClappedOutBport]

Anybody know much about this? I think it's a dairy farm vacuum pump. The compressor is a quincy, no other data that I know of on it. The tank has a tag, but I don't remember anything but it being dated 1939. I'm hoping to restore it and put it back into service as an air compressor some day.

 

[Old Faithful]

It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay, but there are a bunch of us out there that think the old stuff is way cool. I try not to enter the search term "compressor" in Craigs List, because whenever I do I end up finding something "I have to have" (like yours). And I'm probably one compressor shy of a divorce... :-/

I have number of non-runners, that just need... (fill in the blank) - my wife will likely sell them all off when I pass away, all in the condition they are in now (likely)...

Hahaha your post made me laugh... Pretty much my situation as well, except that most of my machines are of the same type and I'm making a few good ones with the many and keep the rest of the parts for spares. But yeah, it does take a lot of space in the basement.

Something like that would probably be posted to $150 here and likely go for about $100. But this one would require extensive work because of the crappy 'paint' job it received and believe me, it's usually way more work to make it look nice than it is to make it run right.

 

[Old Faithful]

Hello, new friends. I finally found a compressor that will outlive me... BUT...It took so long to find one (I could afford) so it won't be much of a chore to outlive this old man

With a 1750 RPM motor running the pump at about 600RPM from eyeballing the pulley sizes it should!

I was told that the motor would run on 110 or 220. Simple enuff... or so I thought. I was able to find the wiring info on the info plate. as you can see below.

Picture 5 - tells you exactly how to connect it. Very simple, as long as you can identify the wires, and they look pretty ratty. If they're falling apart when you move them around you'll have to take the motor apart to check them all the way to the windings and replace them with new ones if they're too far gone. If they aren't too bad you could use heat shrink tubing around them. But you need to identify those wires right!

Here's something that may help:
https://www.egr.msu.edu/bae/sites/default/files/content/docs/TechNote103.pdf
Figure 6 page 10 and figure 9 page 12 should explain it pretty well

I had always thought you had to have a + and - for Anything to work but as I learned with this 4 wire motor just a 120 leg off each phase and it works...

Roughly speaking (I'm not going to get into phase stuff) on 120V two wiring coils are in connected in parallel and on 240V they're connected in series.

THE TANK

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1984 Manchester 200 PSI
HOLDS air and NO RUST

How do you know that, did you check the tank inside with an endoscope (snake camera)?

If you of this compressor or have any general knowledge that will help me from BLOWING IT OR MYSELF UP please chime in I can use the help.

After visual inspection Hydro test it - basically you fill the tank with water as much as you can and pump the rest with air to double its rated capacity. That will prevents a dangerous explosion if it fails you'd just get a pop and a leak.

 

[mercifiknow]

Well, I got me a new compressor for $50 and it runs. It's a Craftsman 283.18060 and I've seen it on the Vintage Compressor Thread and thought it was neat. It will go along with my Old Spreedaire too (I'll try and post pic's of it; It's in pretty good shape for being as old as it is and it's previous use).

I'm goin' to add a regulator and gauge to it and one can go get those at HF or HD or Lowes. However, I'm not sure where to get an air filter and a manual. I try and not buy new equipment because it just doesn't last as long as the older stuff. Plus, it's American Made!!!!

Anyone know a lot about them?

 

[930dreamer]

Hello, new friends. I finally found a compressor that will outlive me... BUT...It took so long to find one (I could afford) so it won't be much of a chore to outlive this old man
I'm done buying a new one every 2 years. Damn high-speed loud annoying timebombs...
But now that I have what I want I'm also gifted with a bunch of new hurdles to jump. Living on the belief
"THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT THE MORE YOU GET IN RETURN" Well, this worked with my Dog and my wife...
1st was unloading it off the trailer as we had a tractor at the pickup site. I drove to Marietta Oklahoma from Houston Tx to get her. She is heavy and was that ugly old light blue the Houston Oilers seemed to like in the '70s

So I had to sand and paint ASAP to make her look as good as she "WILL WORK" he said knowingly. I also replaced the gauge with a nice oil filled one and bought a few new connectors and ball valves to install.

The motor and THE POWER it consumes:​

I was told that the motor would run on 110 or 220. Simple enuff... or so I thought. I was able to find the wiring info on the info plate. as you can see below. in pic 2 I think. SO ya know... I'm well into my 50's jack of all as they say mostly 99 percent self-taught which means "I don't know %$@#" but I get by... much better now that I can hide in closet and look up a 9 yr old kid on youtube that can teach me anything how to fix computers to How to pass level 108 of ZELDA Conquers SLIMVILLIA ( these kids are so smart nowadays I just don't understand why they're so damn ignorant)

I had always thought you had to have a + and - for Anything to work but as I learned with this 4 wire motor just a 120 leg off each phase and it works... I'm still gonna study this theory until it sinks in... e motor is PRE 52Im told it was or is called "the Original frame" Rerated "U" frame in 52 then again in 64 to a "T" frame My Motor guy said they Use "T" frames currently WHATEVER ALL THAT MEANS>>>>lol

I think he said it was a 224 frame and one of the rarest due to age... yaba daba doo...
We do know its a WAGNER and we do Know it's very HEAVY. Since it was cut loose on pickup and I was told it was on 110 I plugged it in and she ran fine but weakened around 50 PSI so I unplugged her and started reading...

THE TANK

​

1984 Manchester 200 PSI
HOLDS air and NO RUST
NEXT... Unless I need to be told there is more to it

The V-TWIN Compressor

​

Boy, I hope this is a good one. So far she pumps air and it holds but I know less about it than I do the old motor ( NOT MUCH)
It has a D inside a circle. I ed up all the companies that start D that I can find that builds compressors to no avail but I want to say... Ingersoll Rand for some reason...
If you of this compressor or have any general knowledge that will help me from BLOWING IT OR MYSELF UP please chime in I can use the help. I have found ZERO 9yrs old kids on youtube with that knows anything about this old beauty. Once I have her all shed and ready I plan to build a newly insulated home a nice positive airflow and start running pipe to every room on the property. My wife overheard this statement and ask EVERY ROOM? She's blonde and I love her...So I replied... Well, ya never know when ya might need 200 PSI in the bathroom. She said.... WELL? O.K. with a confused expression and said " please use a nice faceplate"

Dresser Air compressor???

 

[redmondjp]

Well, I got me a new compressor for $50 and it runs. It's a Craftsman 283.18060 and I've seen it on the Vintage Compressor Thread and thought it was neat. It will go along with my Old Spreedaire too (I'll try and post pic's of it; It's in pretty good shape for being as old as it is and it's previous use).

I'm goin' to add a regulator and gauge to it and one can go get those at HF or HD or Lowes. However, I'm not sure where to get an air filter and a manual. I try and not buy new equipment because it just doesn't last as long as the older stuff. Plus, it's American Made!!!!

Anyone know a lot about them?

Does it even put out any air? Some compressors of that vintage actually had rubber diaphragms in them instead of pistons - my Grandpa had one and I found a letter dating back to the early 1970s where he wrote to the factory in Chicago about parts and they told him they didn't make parts for that model any longer.

At any rate, back to your unit - I'd forget about a regulator for that unit at all, as it likely only puts out a maximum of 50 or 60psi. It's not terribly useful without a tank on it. You can use it to air up tires, so adding a gauge to it isn't a bad idea.

 

[Chris Vermllion]

I recently purchased a vintage Quincy two stage air compressor. It could be model G-16 from the 1920's. It has a riveted tank and a cast iron leg frame along with a cast top that holds the pump and motor. I have all but the motor. The flywheel has 3 spokes and is cracked in several places. The internals of the pump are in fair shape, except the crank and babbitt conrod bearings. They were well worn with the crankshaft journal needing remachined true and new bearings poured. Cylinders, pistons,reed style valves, and rings appear to be in reasonable condition. I am planning to restore if the tank is good. Just curious if someone has this model and what the status of yours is? I have tried to upload an image of the unit.

Chris

 

[don long]

I have managed to collect several vintage air brush compressors. but I had never seen one like the one I picked up a few months ago.

1 by don long, on Flickr

I looked at it for a while on the shelf with the other compressors and decided to spiff it up a bit.

I took it all apart, stripped and polished the motor


38 by don long, on Flickr

and painted the 2 jugs and base

2019-05-13 14.34.59 by don long, on Flickr

I'm looking for a hose to add to the compressor before putting it back into the collection.

 

[N_Jay]

I recently purchased a vintage Quincy two stage air compressor. It could be model G-16 from the 1920's. It has a riveted tank and a cast iron leg frame along with a cast top that holds the pump and motor. I have all but the motor. The flywheel has 3 spokes and is cracked in several places. The internals of the pump are in fair shape, except the crank and babbitt conrod bearings. They were well worn with the crankshaft journal needing remachined true and new bearings poured. Cylinders, pistons,reed style valves, and rings appear to be in reasonable condition. I am planning to restore if the tank is good. Just curious if someone has this model and what the status of yours is? I have tried to upload an image of the unit.

Chris

That sounds very close to one I had a number of years back.
I bought it for the tank as the last owner had the check valve go bad so he put in a manual valve.
He left the valve close and started the pump and it built enough pressure to blow out the bottom of the pump and shatter the cast iron top plate.
I ended up scraping it as the tank was just too heavy to move without the frame and wheels staying in place.
The tank was excellent as the old rolled steal does not seem to rust past the surface. The tank was built like a boiler tank with a hand-hole and gasketed cover that fit inside and clamped outside.
At the time I talked to a person at Quincy to see if they had a manual and parts breakdown.
They did not, but sent me a copy of the oldest manual they had, and it was very similar to their later two-stage pumps.
The motor was a huge (by todays standard) GE and I think it was 1 or 3 HP.

 

[Loose Ctrl]

I have managed to collect several vintage air brush compressors. but I had never seen one like the one I picked up a few months ago.

1 by don long, on Flickr

I looked at it for a while on the shelf with the other compressors and decided to spiff it up a bit.

I took it all apart, stripped and polished the motor


38 by don long, on Flickr

and painted the 2 jugs and base

2019-05-13 14.34.59 by don long, on Flickr

I'm looking for a hose to add to the compressor before putting it back into the collection.

That's cool. Good job on the resto mod. It looks like a grinder with add on comp heads.

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Reminds me of Mae West somehow...


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[The Smoker King]

Good afternoon. I picked up the compressor below today from an auction. The auctioneer said it was a Quincy commercial compressor that came from an old Chevy car dealership garage. The tag is missing from the compressor, so I am having a hard time identifying it. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[dkmc]

Looks like an Ingersoll Rand not a Quincy.
Type 30 perhaps?

Good afternoon. I picked up the compressor below today from an auction. The auctioneer said it was a Quincy commercial compressor that came from an old Chevy car dealership garage. The tag is missing from the compressor, so I am having a hard time identifying it. Does anyone know what it is?

 

[diesel_dan]

Good afternoon. I picked up the compressor below today from an auction. The auctioneer said it was a Quincy commercial compressor that came from an old Chevy car dealership garage. The tag is missing from the compressor, so I am having a hard time identifying it. Does anyone know what it is?

It's a damn piece of Art in my opinion! What a good looking unit and my guess is it runs since the belts look fresh and the grooves on the flywheel show clean...

Can't help with what it is, other than have seen a number of older Quincy's with the vertical fins - but man I sure do love the looks of it!

Congratulations!

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

I agree it’s pretty, but never seen a Quincy of that design. Don’t know what that is. Good luck, nice looking machine.
If it doesn’t work or you can’t fix it, with a little dolling up and creative paint it would make a really nice display piece somewhere, like a Harley or Indian dealership...

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[930dreamer]

Probably not this old but looks like a Ingersoll Rand compressor. Make sure the tank isn't full of water.

 

[The Smoker King]

Yes. I found out it’s a T-30 Model 41. I only found one other pic of one on the internet so far and that was for one in Denmark

 

[The Smoker King]

Thanks! It works great! I plugged it in and tested it.

 

[Beanscoot]

Here's a couple Ingersoll Rands supposedly from the WWII time frame still in use at a secret installation up here:

 

[dkmc]

Here's a couple Ingersoll Rands supposedly from the WWII time frame still in use at a secret installation up here:

Looks like an early version of the XLE Series compressor.
One cylinder Vert, one Horiz, water cooled, and I think, double acting.

 

[Beanscoot]

"One cylinder Vert, one Horiz, water cooled, and I think, double acting."

Yes yes and yes.

 

[Loose Ctrl]

I like those open motors. You can really see them working. Are the head rotary type?

 

[Beanscoot]

"Are the head rotary type?"

I'm not sure... how can I tell?

 

[Loose Ctrl]

"Are the head rotary type?"

I'm not sure... how can I tell?

I did some research. They are considered two-stage reciprocating compressors which make them the piston type.

 

[Beanscoot]

Yeah, they have two pistons, a low and a high pressure. I didn't know if the rotary reference was to some other feature of them.

I could even get the bore and stroke from the data plate if anyone was interested.

 

[USCG 11]

Yes. I found out it’s a T-30 Model 41. I only found one other pic of one on the internet so far and that was for one in Denmark

Yep - I have two of them - they were also used on the rear of the early m2 cletrac high speed tractors - that's what mine will go back onto...

Matt

 

[USCG 11]

Also looking for one of these IR 3321 4 cylinder compressors... Kinda like hens teeth...

 

[dkmc]

Ingersoll Rand built the Type 30 (at least some models) in Painted Post, NY up until the mid-late 1980's. I used to see piles of scrap or out of spec. parts in the local scrap yard. Many of those parts were very usable with minor repairs or re-work.

 

[Tmoses933]

Can anyone help me with what kind of pump is on this westinghouse compressor or any ideas how to find out what kind of pump it is? The tag is no longer on the pump.

 

[diesel_dan]

Can anyone help me with what kind of pump is on this westinghouse compressor or any ideas how to find out what kind of pump it is? The tag is no longer on the pump.

Looks like a Champion to me, maybe an R-30?

 

[Reversepolarity]

Bought this pump at a garage sale last weekend. I bought it for the motor that was mounted to it.
Is there any value in the pump? I don’t know anything about old Saylor-Beall stuff.
Model 501-E












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[Loose Ctrl]

Nice S-B. She should clean up well and make a good comp.

 

[Badbob1919]

Found this old timer buried in my garage

 

[Badbob1919]

And this...circa 1955 I’m guessing....maybe early 60’s?

 

[Badbob1919]

I have this vertical compressor, buried in my shop that would make you laugh...looks like it was homemade by a monkey with a stick welder. Post a pic tomorrow I hope.

 

[Woodywood123]

Picked this up for 350$ has an 11 hp Honda and 80 plus gallon tank. Says it was made by John Wood manufacturing I believe. Date built 1940. Does anybody know the details of the pump like what size drive pully it needs or RPMs seems like it only wants to pump up to about 90 pounds. but I would like as many details as I can if you would please. looks similar to that Windy worthy Worthington air compressor that somebody posted on here. But I can't find any details about it

 

[Loose Ctrl]

Picked this up for 350$ has an 11 hp Honda and 80 plus gallon tank. Says it was made by John Wood manufacturing I believe. Date built 1940. Does anybody know the details of the pump like what size drive pully it needs or RPMs seems like it only wants to pump up to about 90 pounds. but I would like as many details as I can if you would please. looks similar to that Windy worthy Worthington air compressor that somebody posted on here. But I can't find any details about it

If it builds to 90 psi and keeps running then there is something wrong with the compressor head. If it builds to 90 psi and shuts off it may have a low set limit switch. That comp is two-stage and should be good for 150 to 175 psi. I would not take it up there without having the tank tested. If the comp has been limited to 90 psi, there's probably a reason. I would try to find out what that is. May be that the tank's integrity was brought into question. May be the job it was doing only required 90 psi.