My freebie air compressor

[All Systemz]

I was on a job installing some heaters and the owner wanted this compressor removed due to insurance reasons. He said I could have it if I removed it.
The bad part is it was installed about 10 feet up on some steel beams.

 

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The good part is its a Curtis C96 that is in really good, shape just dirty.
So I spent about 3 hours disassembling it and lowering it down.

 

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I was amazed when I drained the tanks there was maybe 3 gallons total of crystal clear water, even though these tanks haven't been filled with air in many years, absolutely no rust at all.
Anyway, here it is home I still have to get the second tank because the legs are welded to the steel beam and I didn't have any blades to cut with.
Does anyone know the spec's for a C96 pump?
It has a 5hp 3 phase motor that I need to swap to single phase so it won't be running for awhile.

 

[CaseyJoes.]

That is a nice looking quality old air compressor! Old air tanks always make me leery though. I would have it tested by somplace that could either get some readings for how thick the tank is with an ultrasonic tester. And/or fill it ENTIRELY full of water and then pressure test to 50% more than its rated working pressure.

 

[930dreamer]

That's a keeper.

 

[All Systemz]

I'll pull the fitting and look inside with my borescope but I'm guessing it's going to look perfect.
This is what the Curtis will be replacing, a 1947 Westinghouse 2 stage.
It's a great unit but just can't keep up with some of my air tools.

I looked at the FSCurtis website and this pump is listed but it doesn't show the spec's for it.
Anyone know where I could find them?

 

[2oolhound]

See if those copper air lines are included in the deal too.

 

[All Systemz]

cleaned up and painted.
Need to find a single phase motor for it.

 

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Found a motor for it and now it's starting to all come together.
I'm a little unsure of the unloader's, seems that I have what's called "air pressure unloader's" or "suction unloader's"
I don't plan on running the compressor continuous which is what I think these are for but I'm not sure how the head unloads after it shuts down, any idea's?

 

[Herb]

Hey, nice compressor set up! Let me be the first to say "You ****!"

 

[PT Doc]

Great looking restoration.

 

[csargents1546]

Nice job on the restoration and a big YOU ****!!!!

 

[All Systemz]

Here it is finished.
This thing is awesome takes less than 6 minutes from 0 to 150 psi and it's quiet, could easily converse while standing next to it.
I had to replace the piston rings. Second stage leaked bad due to (I think) the lack of a check valve so I also installed a in-tank check valve.

 

[Even 11]

That is amazing! Nice job!!!

How much did the pieces and parts run to put it back together?

-Dane

 

[All Systemz]

Thanks.
I spent 150.00 on the new(used) 5hp motor.
About 30.00 at home depot for some fittings and the 1" shut off valve.
The 3/4" check valve was online for 18.00 shipped.
The piston ring kit was 65.00 shipped, cylinder honing done myself.
I qt of oil 4.00.
I stole the press. switch from my old compressor (because it was nearly new)
Oh and 6.00 at the car wash before I brought it home.
So it looks like almost 300.00 total.
I guess it's not a "freebie" anymore but I think I can get a good portion of that back selling my old one.