Air Compressor question

[rpenterics]

I've got a chance to buy an air compressor but I don't really know what I'm looking at. It runs and holds air, guy said it would run at 175 psi. Wired for 110, he believes it can be wired for 220. I believe it's a two stage, tag on pump says Wothington. Tag on pump mount/tank says Daco - Detroit Air Compressor Co., looks to be about 30 gallons.
He's asking $50

Sorry for the bad pictures:

 

[DekeT]

Tank is likely shot. I would expect that some refurbishing of the pump(rings) will be needed. Is the motor single phase? Worthington is a good pump but will you be able to get parts? Having asked all that if you are into restoration then this would be a good project. I personally would pass on it if I needed it right away for an everyday user.

 

[zkling]

Wow, that thing looks ancient. For $50 it would be a cool project I guess. Realize that if you do get it, I'd go through every single component under pressure to make sure it is in sound condition.

 

[rpenterics]

I'm not afraid to take it apart and go through it, like I said tank is holding pressure and if there is a leak I'm sure a welder would take care of that. Are parts generally available for Worthington pumps?

This wouldnt be a daily use compressor, just something to get me going in my barn at home. Basic auto maintenance etc.

 

[zkling]

I'm not afraid to take it apart and go through it, like I said tank is holding pressure and if there is a leak I'm sure a welder would take care of that. Are parts generally available for Worthington pumps?

This wouldnt be a daily use compressor, just something to get me going in my barn at home. Basic auto maintenance etc.

Is this from the same place as the CNC bridgport? Parts for the pump, I wouldn't count on it, but IDK to be honest. Standard components like switches and plumbing, yea.

Do you or the seller know the HP on the motor?

 

[rpenterics]

Yeah same place, he's got a hurco (I think) mill too, a few lathes (cnc and manual), a couple bigger air compressor and some forklifts for sale too

Not sure on the HP, I'll see if I can find out tomorrow

 

[rpenterics]

I ended up buying this, haven't had a chance to run it up to pressure yet but it does run and build pressure. Motor sparks like crazy - going to take that off and go through brushes/armature and rewire for 220.

Specs:
Has a Worthington two stage pump (Size: 3 1/8 / 1 7/8 X 2 SN: 94895), Delco 1.5 HP motor and a Daco Products tag on the tank (SN: 460913)
I contacted Detroit Air Compressor and they said "Worthington went out of business in the late 1970’s. The DACO Product tag tells me it was shipped out or assembled on 09-13-1946" but they had no other information

Any idea where to get info on the Worthington pump (parts, manuals, etc)?

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