Having an issue with Identifying An Older Air Compressor?
Air compressors have been around in one form or another since the dark ages. If you need help in identifying an older air compressor in order to try to source parts, find a compressor manual, or just get some online guidance on proper use and so on, this is the page to do it!
What’s on identifying and older air compressor?
- archive of earlier postings about identifying various air compressors for your review
- visitor interface to welcome new postings about identifying older air compressors – please note photos are a must
- opportunity for all visitors to review the postings with many photos of various compressors and a comment section if you can help
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Below there are a number of existing compressor identification requests already posted. As you scroll down the page to the new-question form at the bottom, please have a look at some of them. If you can help identifying another owners compressor it would sure be appreciated by all.
Thanks,
Bill
Identifying an older air compressor – existing postings:
Old compressor by Ben Patents Ltd.
Please help identify this Rand 4000
Help identifying old green compressor
Help identifying old compressor pump for parts
Model and name for this compressor
Any idea who made this compressor pump
Identify Lux compressor for information
Info on a 1978 Sears-DeVilbiss-Doerr air compressor
Year of this unknown air compressor
Unidentified Kellogg America break shoe compressor
Vintage DeVilbiss air compressor
Patent number 4065237 that’s all
Info on this vintage air compressor
Identify this 1940’s air compressor
Want to rebuild this compressor but cannot identify it
What oil for old Jacuzzi air compressor
Need assistance to rebuild this old compressor
Please look at this compressor – I have a few questions
What compressor do I have here
Information needed on this 1953 air compressor
Is this a Kelvinator compressor with a riveted air tank
Help with size and RPM of motor for this compressor
The newest postings are below:
Can anyone help me identify this compressor pump? provided pics of any information and of multiple viewing angles of the compressor itself.
Any help is appreciated.
Greetings from Phoenix! I recently bought this 1969 DevilBiss compressor. It appears that the compressor is worn to the point it will no longer create pressure. I’ve checked the valves and BELIEVE them to be holding, I’m betting the cylinder is simply worn. For a 51 year old compressor, I’m not sure where to look for parts, let alone, I’m not able to spot any numbers on the compressor itself. Attached are pics of the compressor as well as, other plates on the unit. Any input on the compressor model or where I might look for rebuild parts would be… Read more »
I am in need of some help in identifying the make and model of the compressor pump in the attached photos, as I am not able to find any information on the compressor pump. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone could help! I would like to service it and possibly rebuild at some point. If I had the make and model number I could look to see if parts are still available and if it is worth rebuilding. I took some dimensions if it helps in identifying the compressor pump and are as follows: Height is 18″ inches tall {from base to… Read more »
Any input on manufacturer and possible year would be greatly appreciated. I picked it up today and would like to restore but need info so I can find parts. Thanks..
Any help identifying this setup is much appreciated.
I have tried searching up by the few numbers on it and scrolling through the below to find similar but was not yet successful.
It spins and pumps just fine. I oiled the motor bearings, but seems that there is no oil in the compressor case. Any into or literature on the model I am sure would say once I could find that, but otherwise SAE 30? to what level? no sight glass on it.
Hello, I recently acquired this 3-cylinder, 2-stage air pump. Flywheel is about 14.5″ in diameter and based on what I’ve been able to find out online, I think it might be a 5-7.5 HP Puma TK-50 pump, however I’m not sure. (TUK-50 apparently has the head unloader line, which this does not). It appears someone replaced the oil sight glass with a solid plug. Closeup of logo on the front of the pump is also pictured below, which looks familiar… maybe a generic pump? I feel air coming through the oil fill port when I rotate the flywheel by hand,… Read more »
Tank on this compressor is shot. Rusted through on bottom. But the pump and motor still work well although they could use some maintenance and care. I have a neighbor that had 33 gal vertical tank that had a husky pump and motor mounted to it that went bad. I now have that tank and was thinking of removing platform with pump and motor from the sears compressor and mounting to the 22 gal tank. The sears compressor is 100 psi and around 8.5 sfcm with 1hp motor. Since I will use impact wrench quite a bit and sanders I… Read more »
Anyone know what kind of compressor this is? No markings.
Looking to see if anyone knows how old this old Globe compressor is.
Serial #17153 Type D43
Globe MFG Company
Pacific Creek Mich USA
Trying to get this compressor working and figure out what type it is. Any help would be appreciated. It runs and will start to build pressure but then it seems to stop. There is no in tank check valve and i am not sure if that will stop it from building pressure.
Thank you.
I have some older pumps from compressors that I need to get parts for ? 1 is the devilbiss 330 and I still can’t find parts the others I dont know about yet?
Looking for help identifying this air compressor. The ad said it was a Webster but I think the old guy may of mixed up the Wagner plate on the motor. any help greatly appreciated. Ive changed the oil, the gauges, copper lines and air filters since these pictures.
Plate on the motor
Type: RKJ-5
Model: E F7380P
HP: 3/4
115v/220v
RPM:1725
Serial #:6209
thank you.
Can anyone identify this compressor pump
Please help me identify this old compressor I purchased there is no name or brand thanks
I would like to find out if anyone knows the specs for this old compressor (specifically what scfm or cfm it was rated at). I’ve googled the model #’s for motor and unit but can’t find the info I need- I’m using it for glass etching and it does ok but since it’s so old, I’d like to buy a new one with similar specs since I know it will work for my purposes. Thanks for any advice and help with identification!
I have a Sears 120.17315 Compressor that I believe is rated at 5HP and I’m trying to identify who manufactured the pump itself. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks
I have this compressor that came out of an old Amana refrigeration unit I’m not sure it might be a Curtis or a Quincy it says type F-Fand has the numbers 42777 underneath that, it also looks as if there may be a manufacturer mark just underneath the letters that are going vertically between those and where it says type FF. The numbers just underneath the drain port has either an F or a P 597856 stamped into it and the top has 48939B cast into it and it also has it looks like a C within, or shaped like… Read more »
I just picked up an Airking compressor and I’m looking for information on it if possible, Google lead me to you. It has a model 23 pump and a 5hp motor with 80 gal tank. Looks to be circa 1985. I would like to know CFM etc.The compressor looks similar to an Ingersoll Rand 213-DBS. I can’t find specs on that one either.
could someone please help me ID this compressor
Does anyone know anything about this compressor?
Want to know the specs model brand no identification on compressor it’s self just motor and tank
old green compressor
Help needed identifying compressor.
Hi! Got this oil less air pump for 50 bucks but need to know rpm to run it. To do that I have to know what model it is. Attached are some pictures. Serial number on pump is
DF0002849
Anyone know the make and model! Any help from the gurus much appreciated, thank you
Trying to get some info on this Compressor. Tag says 1977 Build date but I have been unable to get any more info. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Found this is my dad’s garage.Was wondering if anyone can help identify please.
all I can read was:
I see 1979
I see DeVILBISS
I see Sears Best
I see craftsman
and “This craftsman air compressor will operate:
spray gun
paint tank
sandblaster
caulk gun
inflator
air duster gun
air brush
air drill
air chisel
grease gun
As number 177466
I need help crossing this air compressor to another model. I need to get some parts (reeds & new regulator) but can’t seem to find this model anywhere online. The compressor works, but builds very little pressure. Thanks
I need some help with this new purchase. Looks like a Natl BD tank with a Unimount 125 motor, maybe 5hp? The pump has no markings that make any sense to me. It knocks at startup under low pressure and the inside of the larger cylinder has some serious pitting. But it pumps well for now. Thanks for the help
I’m trying to identify this compressor.
Trying to figure out what size the orginal motor on this compressor was and model. Brand is Compair Kellogg
Anyone know what make this is and can you still get parts
I’ve been trying too look up this compressor details but not showing up anywhere online HELP PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
Need help in identifying this compressor pump. It has a leaking head gasket. Mounted on a Speedaire tank. Casting mark at the base of each cylinder is P-2012B and an overlapped OC. Casting mark on the pump housing is C9 and 6171.
Interested in the capability or value of this little compressor. Tag says it is a “DeVilbiss, Type CC, No 506.” Has a 1/4 horse ‘N/E’ motor. No Patent number, but says “PAT’D Aug 16, 1933”. Runs well. Thanks.
Hi Bill –
I picked up this compressor the other day on the side of the road, and curious if possible to positively identify it. I think the rust makes it look older than it is – the motor reads “Chicago Electric” but doesn’t appear to have any other identifying info. Any help is appreciated!
Hi Bill
I think I have a Kellog American Sefex ? My Father said he bought it from a dentist in the late 70’s early 80’s.We used it at our greenhouse for some air tools and tires. The compressor is 220v 3 phase with two GE motors 1-1.5 hp and 8 horizontal pistons.
please help.
Ken K
240vac rand 4000. Unable to identify hp, litres per minute. Any specs really.
Can you please identify this compressor?
I would like to rebuild the pump on my 30 gallon horizontal Curtis air compressor, but I can’t find any info, parts, or even whole compressors for sale on the internet when I search the part numbers. The picture of the round label is on the pump itself. The rectangular label is located on the side of the motor/pump mount plate on the tank. I believe this model was originally a gas-engine driven unit meant to be truck mounted. I put a 2hp repulsion-start 110v electric motor (from an old Craftsman wood planer) on it. I have also painted the… Read more »
Need Help identifying my compressor. I was told by the previous owner it is a Kellogg unit. After looking around online I believe it may be a Kellogg 331 but not positive. The tank is at least 80 gallons. The motor has no data plate. The pump only has casting numbers.
Thanks for any help in identifying.
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Need help identifying this old compressor, need manual as well. Thanks!
My grandpa was a mechanic and he passed a few years back. My dad recently passed and I’m left with some old garage items and this old air compressor Can someone help me identify this Brunner? I would like to try and sell it since I am a lady and don’t know much about old mechanics. Please help me if you can.
Thanks in advance:)
Hi, I’m trying to figure out how old this piece of machinery is and how to properly care for the belt(?) and how necessary it is to do so. Raised lettering says “Model No 450 J”. Thank you!
Looking to figure out what compressor this is. It leaks a little around the head gasket and I am looking to find a new gasket. The brand on the tank is Red & White
Please assist me in identifying a 2 cylinder 3- phase air compressor. The tank Indicates that it have been manufactured in Denmark.
Thanks.
Carol V.
Barbados
This was a compressor of my dad’s and I would like to find a rebuild kit for it. It is on a NAPA brand compressor I have pictures of model numbers Etc but there are very few markings on the compressor itself. Thank you in advance for any help anyone can provide.
Looking to find ID on this compressor pump… 5hp Baldor turning it (probably not original), no markings or tags on pump itself but attached is a picture of the plate on the tank. Was government surplus given to me for my farm. Great compressor but needs valves done.
4 cylinder compressor that came out of a grain elevator. It blew out 2 cylinders and I cant figure out what brand it is to try and find parts. Sorry for the double post
Used air compressor. Think IR. Help.
Trying to identify an older air compressor. It has a Melben tank with four legs. A 5hp Gould 230 volt single phase ac motor with start & run capacitors. Twin cylinder pump (Similar to a CH VTseries) with “C311A” cast into the side. A furnas 125psi pressure switch. It’s been painted at one point but the paint underneath appears green in color and the sticker is yellow. I cannot find any other identifying information. Thank you in advance.