[AJD] OT: Need help w/OLD Air Compressor

[Spencer Yost]

Custom rings are reasonable, everything else will have to be found by
comparing dimensions of valves and gaskets from other compressors or other
uses.   I feel certain that if he applied enough time and determination he
could come up with the parts.  If he needs his compressor fairly soon
though, he may have to upgrade to the next auction special.

One other thought:  Buying a new compressor pump (and re-using the motor
and tank) is actually pretty reasonable - a few hundred bucks; more if he
is replacing a two stage unit.   Shipping is free at most places and no
taxes.  My time is valuable and killing a day at an auction where I may get
an item that only has 100 hours left in it, or may not get the item at all,
would make a brand new $200 compressor pump inviting. 

Spencer Yost
Owner, ATIS
Plow the Net!
http://www.atis.net

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On 1/13/2005 at 9:59 PM 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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