[Farmall] OT: Need Help w OLD air compressor

[Mike Sloane]

I was given an old service station compressor that was in need of 
similar parts, and I found a place that claimed to supply the needed 
parts. I have since lost the information due to hard drive failures. It 
may take a while, but do some searches on <www.google.com> using various 
phrases like: "old compressor repair" or "antique compressor parts" (no 
quotes) and stuff like that. The rings and gaskets are, surprisingly, 
relatively easy to get, as there are several outfits that custom make 
them for old cars and tractors. The valves, however, are going to be a 
little trickier - if they are poppet valves (like a car/truck/tractor 
engine), you are probably going to have to find identical ones that were 
used in an engine - not impossible, as I suspect that the compressor 
company probably used a standard product, rather than have something 
specially made. If the valves are shot, you probably need new guides 
too. Good luck!

Mike

Daniel W. Oehmke wrote:
> My father-in-law has an old, but heretofore reliable air compressor for
> his projects.  It was on the fritz, so he took it apart and needs rings,
> valves and gasket for the compressor head --- But it's a 1947 vintage.
> Local place said they couldn't help and I can't find anything on the
> web.  
> 
> This is the info on the tag:
> Mfg in Utica, NY
> Model# H621
> Type: C
> Serial #: 181040 
> 
> 
> Is there a little known warehouse of parts or boneyard for tired old air
> compressors? Or is it possible to have them fabricated for a reasonable
> cost?  Or is it time for my father-in-law to upgrade to the next auction
> special? 
> 
> Thanks a bunch!
> 
> Dan Oehmke
> Welch, MN

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