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The motor is manufactured by: Wagner Electric Corporation Type KA Frame 75 Model V24 B184 K??48 1/2 HP 1725 R.P.M. 1 PH. 60 Cycles 110 Volts 7.2 AMP 220 Volts 3.6 AMP CONT. Rating 40°C Ser. No. 1620418 When the motor was turned on, the brushes did not sound happy and were throwing a few sparks...

After I got it home, I drained the sludge and replaced with 3 quarts of 30W oil. I removed the heads and was pleased to find that there were still a top and bottom metal gasket on the valve plate. There was a bit of surface rust that was cleaned off with a wire brush and finished off with some...

This compressor is in my grandfather's garage. He passed away 2 year ago and his work shed is mostly untouched. My family would like to see his tools go to good use and this compressor caught my eye. The flywheel still turned and the electric Wagner motor powered up (wired for 110V). No...