Old Dayton Air Compressor

[Bolsillos5624]

Very Early Vintage Dayton Air Compressor

My brother and I just purchased this old Dayton Air compressor. It was hanging on a wall in an old barn. We couldn't find a model number on the badge plate, so we thought maybe someone here might be able to help in identifying it. We know the motor is not original, but everything else seems to be the real deal. I would say it's probably from the 20's or 30's. My brother is planning to do a restoration on it and then actually use it. Does anyone know what type of oil this would use? Are replacement parts available? Any info would be great, especially an operators manual or other literature. Thanks

 

[marinusdees]

Use 20 or 30 weight NON DETERGENT oil, typically available in any parts house.

 

[Bolsillos5624]

Does anyone here know any information about these types of air compressors. I am having a hard time finding any info about this compressor, especially since I'm not sure where to find the model number. Any ideas?

 

[2oolhound]

That's a real beauty! This looks like the Chapman compressors of the the 1920's era. It's a spittin image.

Check out this link:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27378

You should post there, it will be right at home there.

 

[Bolsillos5624]

I'm amazed at how difficult it is to find information about this compressor. I guess alot of them were crushed during WWII.

 

[babyseal]

Old Dayton compressor I'm looking at.