Recent content by bsf

Thank you for the feedback. I did not anticipate that confusion. I updated Post 1 to provide a description of the pumps. I may update it again to include a photo or two to help viewers with identification in instances where pump labels are missing or unreadable.

Attached are the Compressor Pump Operating Instructions and Parts Manuals for Speedaire-branded pumps 3Z492 & 3Z492A. These pumps are 2-stage inline 2-cylinder and were mostly used in commercial applications. I believe these Campbell Hausfeld (CH) -manufactured pumps were utilized on some of...

I have not made any decisions except to research availability and prices of used receivers with 200psi ratings. Finn, It has an adjustable Square D pressure switch. The intent of keeping the Speedair mounting plate is indeed to allow for its reuse. I need to review my intended garage layout and...

I am grateful for members taking time to respond. I am not at all certain which solution I will pursue. It appears the mounting plate on most, if not all, “consumer” vertical tanks is too small to attach the motor and pump from the old Speedaire as currently configured. I do not understand well...

Any of the aforementioned, recently acquired stuff I do not keep for my use either gets returned to the estate from which it came for immediate redistribution to other “interested parties”; or gets sold, with profits returning to the estate.

Should I replace the bad tank; replace the entire unit; or simply go without? I now have in my possession at my residence an early 1980’s Grainger Dayton / Speedaire electric air compressor. I acquired significant pneumatic tools and accessories/consumables with the Speedaire compressor. The...

Non-adjustable Cast Floor Lock Adjustable, Vestil Cast Floor Lock Stamped Floor Lock Do you advise only using cast floor locks for heavy (1,000lb+) wheeled cabinets and carts? I am considering purchase of a floor lock for a 59” height Vidmar cabinet I am prepping for use. The cabinet will...

The time frame seems consistent with the likely source of the bands I acquired. As stated, I started this thread to satisfy my curiosity. However, I am quite pleased with these bands I acquired and uses I have found for them, w/ or w/o the clasps. Not previously understanding “rubber band”...

I found a current production version. Gear Wrapz These are manufactured by Alliance Rubber Co. The color, design, and available sizes do not perfectly match the lot I acquired. Specifically, that which Alliance terms the clasp is slightly different. My bands appear to be different...

Acquired these from an estate. The band material, though possibly decades old, is still very supple; and appears without degradation. The material is apparently not natural rubber, and appears quite strong. In addition to those applications where a typical “rubber band” would suffice, the...

Acquired a 59” H x 30” W x 28” D, single door, Vidmar cabinet with 5” Bassick casters welded to the pallet bases (stand-offs). The pallet bases appear to have been weld-attached to the rest of the cabinet at time of cabinet manufacture. I have remaining one ¼”, blank, steel plate that was...

Final update. I essentially “moved on” from using the Stant tester on my Trans Am. Sealing to the mating surface in the Trans Am’s radiator neck was inconsistent. I do not know why; maybe it is the texture of the plastic, which is not as smooth as my S-trucks’ radiators. However, the underlying...

Slow developing thread due to limited time to work on this. Worked w/ the tester on my S10 for a while, testing at ~17-18psi. No apparent rapid leaks at seal mating surface. Put on Trans Am this morning, and it seemed to seal at the mating surface. Not certain why it seals now. I am not certain...

Yes, but I cannot detect it "by eye".

I understand photos are helpful. Will try next time I work on it. The Stant locking ring (black "cap") and pressure relief assembly are not sealed to the rest of the tester. It does not serve the same function as a radiator cap. A radiator cap, when functioning correctly, needs to seal in 2 –...