Air Compressor ID Help/Parts

[evergreenblue]

Good Evening Everyone,

I've followed this forum off and on over the years and have enjoyed it. I'm new signing up so, forgive me for not starting with an intro. I'm looking for some help identifying a compressor I picked up so I can find the parts to overhaul. If I could get some suggestions on oil for this as well, I'd appreciate it! I don't see a label for the pump, just the motor. If I need to post additional pictures, please let me know.

Thanks,

David

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[MacMcMacmac]

This is a Saylor Beall compressor. Any purpose made compressor oil is good. Do not use a multigrade mineral engine oil.

 

[Roberts210]

Ditto on using compressor oil and NOT motor oil. The additives in motor oil will cause the oil to dry out and form deposits. Take a look:

This is a '70's Monkey Ward compressor that always used compressor oil.
I pulled the head to replace a broken reed valve. I did NOT clean up either the head, pistons or the cylinders.

Here's a head from a compressor that used motor oil. Nuff said.

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Ate a screw from the air filter, bought a few like that with a knock and tight spot. Worked fine after a little work.


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[evergreenblue]

Thanks for the comments! I'll look through the Saylor Beall website and probably get in touch. I've been looking into different gasket materials... When I was in the Navy I made gaskets with Garlock, but damn it's pricey! I'm looking at other compressed fiber alternative materials. My hope is to have a handle on how to tackle this compressor before I tear it apart. I haven't overhauled a compressor since I rebuilt a 4-stage Ingersoll several years ago, so I'm a little apprehensive... I do appreciate the feedback!

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