Find parts for Alemite compressor

[lilbill]

I picked up an old stand up 220 air compressor for the shop today. It's has an Alemite model UMK 8611-1 vertical twin compressor head. It pumps up but it's weak and has a slight knock until it begins to build pressure then it quietens down. i'm sure it has a million hours on it and could do with an overhaul. Does anyone know where I might find parts for this ? Thanks

 

[scw1991]

Have you tried to do a search on Stewart Warner. A quick web search revealed this so at least one Alemite air compressor still exists:

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=151&acctid=3650

Good luck with your search.

 

[lilbill]

Yeah I tried calling SW a few times and all i got was full voicemail boxes and recorded apologies . I sent some emails but no replies yet.

 

[scw1991]

I've never rebuilt a reciprocating compressor but am wondering just how "standardized" parts really are such as pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, reed valves, disc valves, etc.

If you've got worn out connecting rod bearings, a machine shop/small engine rebuilding shop could most likely rebuild it for you. Or perhaps the crankshaft bearings are worn out.

You have any pics you could post?

 

[lilbill]

I may have to go that route. I'll post some pics when i get it home. That puppy is HEAVY.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Check out Collins Equipment out of Cleveland. If it's the same as the one in the pictures it's a United States Air Compressor pump.

 

[lilbill]

Check out Collins Equipment out of Cleveland. If it's the same as the one in the pictures it's a United States Air Compressor pump.

that's not the one i have.