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
To make it easier for your compressor to be identified, please add at least two photos, preferably four photos, one photo from each side. More photos of an older air compressor almost always leads to faster help.
Photo: Nicholas June 2020
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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:
Hi, I have a compressor motor that slows down under load. I have checked the start capacitor and the run capacitor and they both check good.
Hello. I bought an old compressor pump which needs parts but I know nothing about it or its age. There is a name in the cast but after searching online I can’t find anything. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
What do I have here? My google is weak on this one.
I’m trying to identify this compressor. I need to replace the intake valve, and some gaskets.
I AM TRYING TO IDENTIFY THIS INDUSTRIAL AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP THAT IS AT ONE OF OUR GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS? I TRYING DRAW THEM IN 3D TO AS-BUILT THE SITE. WOULD YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT MAKE AND MODEL THEY ARE? I DID NOT SEE ANY VENDOR TAGS ON THEM. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED, THANK YOU, MIKE
Old 4-cyl 1-stg hand-portable:
I need help to identify this thing.
I can’t find any clear markings of manufacturer or date.
What I can see so far:
– 4 cylinder, single stage, splash oil lube
– Cast iron compressor and outlet diffuser(?)
– Walker-Turner motor (from dirt accumulation, possibly original)
– Well balanced hand-carry handle
– Stand-alone, no mounting or ports for a larger tank
– Appears to be a retail unit (ie. not a home rigged contraption)
– About the same overall size as the compressor/motor assembly
on my old Craftsman 6-gal (small) compressor unit.
Thanks,
Wayne
Hi. Please can you help me identify my compressor, what year it is, where it was made and if and where I can get parts? It has a name on it but I can not find parts and I think it needs a small flat washer for one way valve on the inlet side as it is screaming
Thank you
Kirsty
I was recently given an old compressor. It worked but wouldnt shut off so i was going to buy replacement parts, but i couldnt find any ID markings on it, except for whats on the motor, and that hasnt gotten me anywhere. You can almost make out some letters and numbers from the original signage. It appears to have a Sears “S” but no other letters are legible. It looks similar to campbell hausfield older model. Ive tried jist about everything with no luck. Help would be appreciated
Please identify or point me in the right direction. There are no identifying marks or plates on the compressor pump. The data plate on the motor is attached, but doesn’t help me (and looks as if it were stamped in a blinding snowstorm). The compressor runs, but needs a sight glass or dipstick. Need to know proper oil level.
I would like get some info on this compressor.It is missing a fan on one end and it missing some little filters and of course the covers on both ends. A friend got it running says it works good just missing some things. Where would I go to find parts?
Recently, I acquired this Jacuzzi Bros compressor and want to restore it to its former glory but can’t find any info, manuals or even parts for it. I don’t even know what model it is. Any help is much appreciated.
Hello all,
I’ve been given this air compressor recently and I would like to identify it and get a user manual for it before using it. I was told that it is a transair compressor but I can find nothing about it or even a similar one online.
Thanks
Small compressor about 15cm across. Pretty sure it’s from the 80s. Help appreciated.
Any idea if this is a compressor tank? What it was used for? And the value for it today, or if there is even a value? Thanks in advance
Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help me identify this industrial compressor do I am able to source parts, all help will be greatly appreciated.
There is no model or serial numbers anywhere only an M cast into side plate which I assume is a manufacturers brand ?
Cheers for any wisdom
I received this compressor from a local plant. I would like to rebuild it, but I can’t locate a manufacturer name if I need parts. The national boilers tag on the tank is dated 93′.
like to identify this compressor. sn/part # 14A7-2179 on block, 1001-B on head.
Hi. I got this off a small homeowner compressor from 1968. Don’t remember if it was craftsman or devillbis as I scrapped the tank. Thanks You for your help
It’s a Hydrovane, that I have started to rebuild, brought at auction by a mate some years ago it was listed as a working compressor. is 3 phase which I will reduce to single phase. As to what possible model and year of make that is anyone’s guess.All images posted are all I have to try and identify it. Look for someone brighter than me who can help advise me as I try and rebuild this Hydrovane.
Looking for any info/ manual/ parts etc. on this compressor aboard a motor boat. the compressor works okay, however, if and when it breaks down it would be good to have info and parts available especially while at sea!
The small front plate of the compressor has the numbers:
-25
187395-L
and 3-30 (or possibly 3-80) at the base
On the tank is:
Kargard Industries Inc., Marinette Wisc.,
Max All Press. 250 PSI
Hydro test press. 375 PSI
OCMP No: STB82-11
Serial No: A49269
Year Built 1982
Welded class 2
1981 Cambell Hausfeld TF28? I thought that’s what I had identified it as until I called CH and the lady on the phone told me that’s not even a pump CH made. Other sources are telling me to replace it with a K30 pump. Confused. Need complete rebuild + replacement parts or better performing pump. All advice/help is greatly appreciated.
Hello,
I am trying to identify this compressor pump we recovered from my Dad’s garage that burnt the other month. We installed it in 2006 as a replacement pump, but I don’t remember what brand it was, any help is appreciated!
I am trying to identify this compressor pump. The only numbers on it are 0288 14333. I am having issues with it keeping up. With just using an air grinder it will drop to 80psi and not recover if I continue to use the grinder.
Hello,
Recently got this air compressor. Obviously the motor is aftermarket, and the plumbing seems to be “creative” but I’d like to identify the compressor. Thanks in advance.
Hello, I need help identifying the name and function of the valves/solenoids attached to the heads of my Jacuzzi Brothers 331. I am getting air out of the intake and I believe it may be caused by the pin on these valves sticking down to far, not allowing the reed valve to close. Also, what is the function of the copper tube?
Thanks, Jim
I have got this older compressor I just got it’s a Union Oil company located in Barstow ca. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
The seller of this pump assured me that it was working, and he seemed like an honest guy. Well he was only half right. The left side works, the right side doesn’t. So I took the head off the right side and guess what; Reed valves are all broken. Can the experts help me out and ID the make and model so can rebuild the heads? Thank you!
Andrew
I bought this worthington compressor from a old timer getting out of the farming business. I’m trying to find information on the model, what’s it’s worth, should I keep the 40 gallon (approx) tank. Compressor works well. I just took the compressor off the tank because I don’t have room for it anymore and it’s too far down my list of projects. If anyone can help me with info I would Appreciate it!!
Worthington Corporation
Model: 1/2 U – 1
Serial number: BABB 0455
Thanks ya’//
Trying to find out more about this seems like it should hold more than 100psi thinking maybe someone replaced parts on lower end of psi cause of not knowing how many gallons it is. Wanting to know how many gallons this is dose it really only hold 100psi? I need a replacement for that black valve.
What is this worth?
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?