Thoughts on this compressor? Pics only, no info yet

[thedeatons]

What are your thoughts on this as a fixer-upper?

Any idea on manufacturer, size, etc?

 

[Rickenbackerman]

Looks like the two-cylinder version of my pump. This thread has some info for ya:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186569

 

[Trey T]

I believe it's a Champion 2Z262

 

[Bob C]

Yup! It's a champion for sure. Parts internal are expensive. IMO not worth the cost.

 

[Steevo]

If it is free, and the motor and tank are good, all you need is a good pump.

 

[thedeatons]

It turned out to be a Speedaire, obviously made by Champion. Model was 3Z166B. 30 gallon tank, 2hp motor. Did about 4-5cfm with this setup, dual belt driven.

Was alright, and ran fine, just not what I was looking for. It was very quiet.

James

 

[thedeatons]

Here is an interesting post on the same motor...

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/air-compressor-engine-19732/

 

[volaredon]

If it is free, and the motor and tank are good, all you need is a good pump.

a Champion pump will last a lifetime, definitely worth it unless the cylinders are rusted up... at least parts are AVAILABLE for them which is more than I can say for some of the up n coming (or so they think) brands... rebuild it and it'll be a LONG time before you gotta touch it again, youll get what you pay for..... especially if youre gettin the unit for free or close.

 

[Steevo]

a Champion pump will last a lifetime, definitely worth it unless the cylinders are rusted up... at least parts are AVAILABLE for them which is more than I can say for some of the up n coming (or so they think) brands... rebuild it and it'll be a LONG time before you gotta touch it again, youll get what you pay for..... especially if youre gettin the unit for free or close.

True, but 4~5 cfm pump would take an hour to pressurize that tank to 100psi and couldn't keep up with even a 3/8" impact gun.

 

[Rickenbackerman]

a Champion pump will last a lifetime, definitely worth it unless the cylinders are rusted up... at least parts are AVAILABLE for them which is more than I can say for some of the up n coming (or so they think) brands... rebuild it and it'll be a LONG time before you gotta touch it again, youll get what you pay for..... especially if youre gettin the unit for free or close.

Plus, it's not the high-dollar, two-stage, disc valve pressure lubed Champion, it's a low-buck lined aluminum cylinder, aluminum head reed valve splash lubed Champion. That said, mine makes 10cfm and works fine for me as long as I don't run it too hard.