Joe Jensen
06-03-2008, 6:03 AM
A few weeks ago I posted about the used Quincy compressor I scored off Craig's list. I have been searching for a 3-5HP one on a 30 gallon tank for 2 years. I wanted to be safe, so I replaced the releif valves, and the pressure switch. I also replaced the belts, and even though I was able to get the old motor running with a new start capacitor, the starter winding switch would sometimes arc, and the motor would sometimes jerk hard when starting. I was able to get a new Baldor 3HP compressor motor for $249 delivered, so I replaced that too. After all the work, I just had to paint it too. I used the same color, I think this was a Quincy color in the 70s. Here are the pics to prove it :)
Here is the finished compressor
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressorfrontmedium.jpg
The compressor with a 4 foot ruler. The Quincy is over 4 feet tall.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressorfrontrulermedium.jpg
Finally, here is the old Speedaire true 3hp with a cast iron pump on a 20 gallon tank. It looks like a toy compared to the Quincy.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressoroldmedium.jpg
Here is the finished compressor
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressorfrontmedium.jpg
The compressor with a 4 foot ruler. The Quincy is over 4 feet tall.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressorfrontrulermedium.jpg
Finally, here is the old Speedaire true 3hp with a cast iron pump on a 20 gallon tank. It looks like a toy compared to the Quincy.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w99/AZEngineer/compressoroldmedium.jpg