Help identify this Compressor

[HarleyGraffix]

Hello. I was given this Compressor after my Father in laws unfortunate passing a couple years ago. I am hoping to get some specs on it but have come up empty on my mission. I was told it looks like a Champion but even that has proven to be a dead end on my search. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Lootenny]

That does look like a champion. You can call them with the model number and the serial number and they may be able to tell you for certain if it is one of theirs. Look on the crank case, there may be a serial number stamped in that also, make sure it is the same one that is on the sticker. I called them looking for parts for my compressor, and found out they made it in 1944!


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[redmondjp]

It's a Champion alright, but I can't find any data on the 3-cylinder version. The 2-cylinder versions were models AV, BV, and CV.

 

[HarleyGraffix]

It's a Champion alright, but I can't find any data on the 3-cylinder version. The 2-cylinder versions were models AV, BV, and CV.

I've been trying for months and have been unable to find any info at all. It belonged to my ex father in law, Starting to wonder if it was a custom build. I tried reaching out to Champion but they have not replied.

 

[redmondjp]

I've been trying for months and have been unable to find any info at all. It belonged to my ex father in law, Starting to wonder if it was a custom build. I tried reaching out to Champion but they have not replied.

Wow, looking at that more carefully, now I see that it is a two-stage compressor! Very cool! The cylinders, heads, and the round bearing cover on the crankcase are the identifiers that it is a champion. My mechanic has a small "Porta-Champ" compressor that uses the 2-cylinder 'V' configuration (type BV pump I think), using the exact same cylinders and head as yours has for the first stage.

Here is a modern version of that style of pump that appears to even still use the exact same crankcase casting as yours:

https://www.zoro.com/champion-air-compressor-pump-1-stage-bwa/i/G0689726/?recommended=true