1954 U.S Army air compressor info

[Ranger505]

Looking for info on this old compressor that I purchased looking for info on what kind of motor it is I can’t seem to find anything on the Internet. Any info would be great. looking to try and restore to the factory color.

 

[Dieseltech]

Engine looks like the AEN Wisconsin to me.

 

[SleepyFarmall]

Looks like data plate has been painted over; mebbe you can clean it up. I has similarities to my Wisconsin AENLD. Michael

 

[Dusty MI]

Engine looks like the AEN Wisconsin to me.

Yes it is an engine, NOT a motor

 

[jniolon]

the compressor looks a lot like my Quincy 310

 

[Loosehandle]

Looking for info on this old compressor that I purchased looking for info on what kind of motor it is I can’t seem to find anything on the Internet. Any info would be great. looking to try and restore to the factory color.

It is a Wisconsin engine, interesting it has battery ignition all the examples I have from that era are magneto.

 

[Jim.ME]

Here is a link to a site that is liberated military manuals. There may be some info on the tag that may help with your search of the many manuals.

Liberated Manuals

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Yes it is an engine, NOT a motor

 

[Ranger505]

Thank you guys that helped a lot going to try and get it working properly. It started up after a few headaches my goal is to get the air plumbing so it don’t leak

 

[Ranger505]

Looks like data plate has been painted over; mebbe you can clean it up. I has similarities to my Wisconsin AENLD. Michael

Going to try and clean it up this afternoon

 

[Charles in Aus.]

Yes it is an engine, NOT a motor

I would agree , most definitely an engine .
You must wonder though , why vehicles are called ' Motor Cars ' ? Why drivers are referred to as ' Motorists ' and why caravans are called ' Motor homes ' ?
Perhaps the language was future proofed so it could be used for electric vehicles

 

[Ranger505]

I would agree , most definitely an engine .
You must wonder though , why vehicles are called ' Motor Cars ' ? Why drivers are referred to as ' Motorists ' and why caravans are called ' Motor homes ' ?
Perhaps the language was future proofed so it could be used for electric vehicles

 

[Roger in Iowa]

Thank you guys that helped a lot going to try and get it working properly. It started up after a few headaches my goal is to get the air plumbing so it don’t leak

Starter generator? But no battery??

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Starter generator? But no battery??

Probably in the back of a truck, and used the truck's battery. But no matter the circumstances, you don't want the battery mounted on the compressor. The vibration would destroy it in short order.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

Probably in the back of a truck, and used the truck's battery. But no matter the circumstances, you don't want the battery mounted on the compressor. The vibration would destroy it in short order.

Do you know if that's the same starter generator that Kohler used? Trying to find a NOS one for my NOS AENLD.

Mike

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Do you know if that's the same starter generator that Kohler used? Trying to find a NOS one for my NOS AENLD.

Mike

All I can do is post a picture what's in the parts book for you. But it does look like an ordinary ball bearing Delco that was on any other garden tractor except Cub Cadet.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

All I can do is post a picture what's in the parts book for you. But it does look like an ordinary ball bearing Delco that was on any other garden tractor except Cub Cadet.

Thanks! Whenever you get a chance to, no worries.

Mike

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Thanks! Whenever you get a chance to, no worries.

Mike

AMF I regret to report that I have no manual for AENLD. The older AE family ( with the cylinder cast separately from the block) have a gear drive starter and a belt driven generator. Not quite what you're looking for.

If you do a little googling, there are power equipment junkyards around that might be able to help you. I have a list around here somewhere when I was tracking down Jacobsen parts. I'll post it soon as I find it.

You might poke around a bit on this site down in Garden Tractors for more information.

 

[Watthour]

Don't be shocked if the starter is rated 24V.