Bryan Bridges
Member
I just got this old Wayne compressor to restore in my middle school shop program. (I love old tools and restoring them). I have searched high and low on the web and can't for the life of me find anything on this compressor pump. The motor is a 1915 Century, 3/4 HP, 110/220 Volt, single phase RSIR motor. It is just massive for a 3/4 HP (11-12" in diameter). The tank on the compressor is something like a 50-60 gallon at least, supported by cast iron saddle/legs. There is a massive cast iron plate/bed that the compressor pump and motor rest on that bolts to the top of the legs. The bed has a brass plate with "Wayne Serial # 129347 on it. The tank itself has a brass plate brazed onto it, but I didn't remember to write that number down. If it's important, I'll take a photo of it and post that later.
It has a sled motor adjustment to tighten the v-belts from the motor to the flywheel. Everything on it says Wayne, even the pressure gage. The pump, however, only says "Junior" number 31054. It's a "Two Stage" pump, (that's cast into the pump as well on its front). There isn't a patten number but it has "patten pending" in back of the pump's casting along with "1X0143" on the bottom rear casting of the pump, just below the flywheel shaft.
It pumps up, the pressure gage reads pressure, the motor fires up just fine. I didn't run it to anything above 50 psi because I didn't know if the gage was accurate or if the pressure switch was functioning. I just know it sounds nice and quiet with no knocks and looks sooooo cool. It is currently all in parts awaiting cleaning/paint removal and then a new coat of primer and paint. I'll also replace all the fittings/tubing and old wiring. I know I should have the tank tested and plan on doing that. Then, I'll put it all back together with the kids and use it until I retire. Then it will go into my retirement man cave with the other great vintage tools.
The only issue I can see is that the flywheel is a little out of round by about 1/4 inch. It has a slight hop. The guy I bought it from took it in on trade and told me the previous owner used it daily to run his whole shop. I hope it will prove to be a good risk at $200.00 (what I paid for it).
I've attached some pictures so you can see it and if anyone can help, it would mean so much to me and my students.
I've posted this same thread on the general board as well. Sorry for the duplication.
Thanks so much,
Bryan Bridges
Leslie Middle School
Salem Oregon
It has a sled motor adjustment to tighten the v-belts from the motor to the flywheel. Everything on it says Wayne, even the pressure gage. The pump, however, only says "Junior" number 31054. It's a "Two Stage" pump, (that's cast into the pump as well on its front). There isn't a patten number but it has "patten pending" in back of the pump's casting along with "1X0143" on the bottom rear casting of the pump, just below the flywheel shaft.
It pumps up, the pressure gage reads pressure, the motor fires up just fine. I didn't run it to anything above 50 psi because I didn't know if the gage was accurate or if the pressure switch was functioning. I just know it sounds nice and quiet with no knocks and looks sooooo cool. It is currently all in parts awaiting cleaning/paint removal and then a new coat of primer and paint. I'll also replace all the fittings/tubing and old wiring. I know I should have the tank tested and plan on doing that. Then, I'll put it all back together with the kids and use it until I retire. Then it will go into my retirement man cave with the other great vintage tools.
The only issue I can see is that the flywheel is a little out of round by about 1/4 inch. It has a slight hop. The guy I bought it from took it in on trade and told me the previous owner used it daily to run his whole shop. I hope it will prove to be a good risk at $200.00 (what I paid for it).
I've attached some pictures so you can see it and if anyone can help, it would mean so much to me and my students.
I've posted this same thread on the general board as well. Sorry for the duplication.
Thanks so much,
Bryan Bridges
Leslie Middle School
Salem Oregon
