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mine was really old.. looked like it came out of orville wrights tool box but worked perfectly. its amazing that it is still made I liked the old look better but apparently it is available only down under now but I'll keep looking

yes it is... but I believe mine was made earlier then ampro made it... thanks guys

I'm trying to identify my missing stubby ratchet, maybe somebody knows the brand and model. It was unmarked but a quality tool from the 60's or 70's. It is unusual looking, with a red vinyl cover on the handle and reversing switch looks like a knob similar to the photo. nicely chromed finish. 4...

of course thats true.. thats true of everything. I'm looking for someone with experience with these types of pumps that has knowledge of safe speeds to run them. the maker in 1958 may have had a conservative view of speeds or felt they sold compressors in different outputs so defined parameters...

this one rates it on 3 hp https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-3-HP-Air-Compressor-Replacement-Pump-Replaces-Kellogg-321TVX-and-Other-Brands/253281647968?hash=item3af8c33d60:g:k8sAAOSwUMxZk8Bk

does anyone know what speed I should run this. The motor is a vintage 3 hp, which is larger then how it came. the pump recommended speed is 400-700 rpm, which is a 1958 recommendation. I see vendors selling this pump now (rebuilt or maybe new) and recommend it to be run at 1060 rpm with a 3 hp...