Old Saylor-Beall compressor

[Garagetime]

I got this old compressor a few years ago. When I got it I did not really look at it till today. I had to go looking for a belt for my drill press. I knew it had a belt on it turned out wrong belt. Anyway I got looking at it and what a cool old compressor. I thought I would share some pics of it with all of you. If any of you have any information on it that would be cool. If not still a cool old compressor. It dose pump air and it has a newer motor on it. The model is 930-K the tank I believe is cast iron.

 

[redmondjp]

Thanks for sharing those pictures! If you really want to go full retro on this unit, try to find an older electric motor that is age-appropriate for the unit.

 

[Garagetime]

I agree it dose need a more age correct motor.

 

[Schurkey]

the tank I believe is cast iron.

That is just scary as Hell. It might as well be PVC.

 

[Garagetime]

It was tested to 300lbs or that's what it says on the tank. I don't believe it will even reach half that.

 

[Schurkey]

It was tested to 300lbs or that's what it says on the tank.

WHEN was it tested?

How much corrosion has occurred since then?

 

[redmondjp]

WHEN was it tested?

How much corrosion has occurred since then?

It's cast iron. Just don't drop it!

 

[Garagetime]

It's just a cool old compressor that probably only pumps up to 40 maybe 50 psi. I would have no problem using it to put air in tires. I feel there is more of a risk running some 20 to 40 + year old 2 stage compressor that runs at 150 to 175 psi. That I'm sure some never even looked in or checked the tanks and put them right in use.I looked at a lot of used 2 stage compressors. I would not charge one of them. I looked at to 50 psi nevermind 175 psi.