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kuta Casual Dubber

44 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#978416
We just got this compressor. It is called a Holman Trailair. Our plan is to clean it up and get it running.
Could someone tell me the engine number details ie what year. Do you think it is the original engine for it? Any other info on this would be great.

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AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·

#978436
The NSW Railways used to have a few of those and I think that the army also had them.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

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matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#978439
Looks like then engine runs on 2 cylinders, pumps air with the other 2. Most industrial engines have a 124 or 126A engine number, never seen an 'S' one before

lohoon Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#978450
I'm no expert,but the one or two I have seen had magnetos. Yours looks to have a dizzy

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#978461
All looks good. I think you'll find its a 1600 single port motor. It will have it on the tag. you air gauge has been moved to the top of your tank.
Dizzy is correct.
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mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#978869
There are a lot of different variations of these, I have seen 4 not including the one above and I'm sure there are more about.
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