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Identifying older Speedaire compressors

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Very old Speedaire

by Rodney
(Kings Mountain, NC)

Old Speedaire air compressor pump
Old Speedaire air compressor pump sheave

I have a pretty old Speedaire 2hp 20 gal portable that I am trying to determine what model pump is on it. I need to order some parts & so far none of the parts I have numbers for have shown up on Grainger such as the belt # (Durkee-Atwood BT-31) or the motor which is a Dayton LR22132. The big problem is that the sticker that had the model # & information on it is now gone.

The tank & pump are almost a primer gray in color with a red & silver Speedaire sticker on the non-flywheel side. There is also a darker gray & yellow maintenance sticker on the same side. The model# sticker is up on the shelf where the motor & pump are. It appears to be a 2 part sticker as I still have the Speedaire title part.

The pump is a 2 cylinder model that is much like the attached picture except that the middle bolt is recessed onto a box that has the air inlets and is normally covered by felt type of filter. I am not sure if the plates on top of the pictured pump are removable and the box I speak of may be underneath. The pump has a raised inscription that says B 17B. The serial number for the compressor itself starts with 04207. The flywheel looks identical to the 1 in the picture.

I have a head gasket leaking & there is air coming out of the weep hole in the top of the housing that the shaft come through at. I am assuming that these may be easy fixes or something that can be solved by rebuilding the pump but really need to be able to id it in order to get the right parts.


Identify a pump so I can find valves!

Old Speedaire pump
Old Speedaire pump

 

Old Speedaire pump closeup
Old Speedaire pump closeup

 

Old Speediare pump head
Old Speedaire pump head

This is an old (judging from the fact I found it in my grandfathers shop) air compressor pump. It is green in color, single stage, and the piston is approximately 1.5″ diameter. The only marking on the pump is MODEL A-9. Some photos are attached. Thanks!


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Mark
Mark
January 12, 2021 11:09 am

Just bought this vintage Speedaire compressor and hope to find out about CFMs. Finding a manual would be even better. Tank is stamped 1974, model 1Z721A. Dayton motor is 5K483-J which is still available today (without the J) from Grainger for just over $1100. Pump is Speedaire Model 47D. Thanks.

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Roger Lafleur
Roger Lafleur
December 28, 2020 8:40 am

Found this aluminum tag with a metal finder in a dumping area of a farm dating back to 1721. Just curious if you know how old it might be.

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Tom Kubic
Tom Kubic
September 20, 2020 6:06 pm

I need help trying to find the model of this compressor pump. It looks like a 2 stage 1 hp pump, about 40 years old. It still runs but now leaks oil. Looking for filter and two metal valves (missing on top view picture). Thanks!

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Richard
Richard
June 25, 2020 12:39 pm

I have one as well, anyone else know?

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Russell
Russell
April 15, 2020 11:47 am

I have a Speedaire Model A-9 and need a filter element/sponge for the air intake. It’s circular and about 2 inches in diameter. Where can I buy one?

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Stefani Steggs
Stefani Steggs
December 28, 2019 3:28 pm

Can you identify this air compressor for me please

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Robert
Robert
November 6, 2019 8:50 pm

Hi, please help. What do I have, how do I get a manual, and is it possible someone put a 110 plug on the end of it. Blows the fuse, but not right away and doesn’t have enough oomph, just turns very slowly. Thanks in advance.

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Riley Richmond
Riley Richmond
June 12, 2019 10:07 pm

What model is this and how old?

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