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    Vintage Compressor

    30 Gallon V-Twin cylinder 1-1/2 hp. GE Tri-Clad Motor 220V. In excellent condition, no rust or rot on this machine. Builds pressure to 150psi. and shuts off as it should. Heavy duty ball bearing casters, for ease of manuverability.
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Guess, I'll have to put this one up for sale, and look for something larger as you suggest. Too bad though, it's an old one, but hasn't been used much,and in great shape. I was planning on blowing out sprinkler lines in my yard, pool floats, tires, water lines to a Koi Pond, etc....
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Thanks for all the info, so if I change the compressor pump to a larger one, what would you suggest to run on the GE Motor that is on there? By changing out the pump, wouldn't that decrease the running time to build up to Max. pressure?
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Tried to lower the pressure down to 145psi, but still took forever to fill.. So you're telling me that not only do I have to replace the compressor pump, but have to change out the Motor too?
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Hi, Just got this old compressor running, took over 1/2 hr. to build pressure to 155psi. I guess the little V-twin pump is much too small for the 30 gal. tank. My question is what kind of pump would you recommend for the 1-1/2 hp. GE Motor that is on this compressor? I would like it to fill the...
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Thanks TRWham, What would you estimate it's age?
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    I hope someone could identify what Model Compressor this is, also how many Gallon tank.
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    Vintage Air Compressors

    Hi Ole Slewfoot, thanks for your input, so this may sound a bit stupid, but that V-twin is the style, but what would the Mfg. be? Or would you say, that this is a home-made Machine?
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    Vintage Air Compressors

    Nice Job! Like the RI plate too!!!
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Thanks, was able to post a picture, what do you think?
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    Vintage Air Compressors

    Would anyone know what kind of Compressor this is?
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    Unknown Compressor Make

    Just got this compressor, and was unable to know it's identity, The Tank reads National Board Roy E Roth Co.No7783 m81 no 61-rr-5280 Year Built 1961
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