Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
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Gene_French
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Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
don't know what i was thinking BUT, i purchased a air compressor cylinder head for a model A motor ... thought this would be an interesting use for several used model A engines i have sitting around ... it is a simple reed valve assembly , i have tried to locate parts diagrams and a manual online , but have not found any useful info . , if someone here has a manual that could be copied this would be appreciated ...Gene French
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
I got one too. They pump a bunch of air. I would send pictures of mine since it is complete, but cant get to it right now.
I also got one made out of a jeep engine. It wouldn’t blow you hat off your head.
Mr Kemp had one with the trailer I think. Dan
I also got one made out of a jeep engine. It wouldn’t blow you hat off your head.
Mr Kemp had one with the trailer I think. Dan
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Re: Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
Here is one pdf file with good discussion.
https://share.google/6DB88t8Wo2PztQ5Gh
And there is a private FB page pertaining, you could join to ask for assistance.
https://share.google/6DB88t8Wo2PztQ5Gh
And there is a private FB page pertaining, you could join to ask for assistance.
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Gene_French
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Re: Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
Dan:
thanks for this link ... i am mostly concerned about the unloader configuration ... i have several model A Gleaner combine engines with the governors and carburators inplace , this would be a good base for throttle control ... the unloader valves are inplace on the cylinderhead , but no control valve ... will contact the club to see what they have available or have adapted ...there were several of these units around when i was a kid , i remember that they did move a bunch of air ... Gene French
thanks for this link ... i am mostly concerned about the unloader configuration ... i have several model A Gleaner combine engines with the governors and carburators inplace , this would be a good base for throttle control ... the unloader valves are inplace on the cylinderhead , but no control valve ... will contact the club to see what they have available or have adapted ...there were several of these units around when i was a kid , i remember that they did move a bunch of air ... Gene French
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Dan Hatch
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Re: Gordon-Smith model A air compressor info.
The unloaders are controlled by a valve on the tank.
Common called an unloader valve. It send air to the unloaders on compressor to unload them at a set pressure and to load up at a lower pressure. The unloaders valve can be anybody’s make.
If that is your question. Hope helps. Dan
Common called an unloader valve. It send air to the unloaders on compressor to unload them at a set pressure and to load up at a lower pressure. The unloaders valve can be anybody’s make.
If that is your question. Hope helps. Dan