American Bristol manual?

[Patrick_A]

Hi everyone,

I was just given an old American Bristol compressor. I have searched the web thoroughly and can't find any information. I'm looking for a user or service manual for this model or a similar one. Ordinarily I would have passed on an antique compressor but my location, over 2 hours one way from air fills, makes me want to try to get this running. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Patrick

Plate on the compressor:
American Bristol, Inc.
Fresh Air Model 4E-1
Serial # 0876-31
4000 psi, 4 cfm, 2400 rpm max, 4 cfm, 2 hp, 220 vac.

Plate on the filter housing (I have found the filters online):
ABS Fresh Air
Model #42 AL-1
Serial # 0054
WP 4000 psi
Flow 10 cfm
Cartridge: 42XCAC

Plate on the frame:
Bristol Pneumatic Ltd.
Serial # 59227

 

[windyairman]

i have most manuals for old bristol compressors
but they have had many changes done over the years
any chance of a photo?
show me 4th stage also the cooler coils.
then i can help with the right parts and work shop manual
colin

 

[Patrick_A]

It's not the best looking compressor but I hope this picture will give you enough detail. Let me know if you need a closer shot. Thanks a lot.

 

[windyairman]

photo is fine

you have a very old bristol 3s4 compressor block. yes i have parts and work shop manual
also i have most parts

the filter is either a [midland diving ] series 40 or 45
i cant tell from your photo.

displacment at 2400rpm is 4.9 cfm
charging rate at 2400 rpm is 2.4 cfm

pm me with your e mail address

 

[frogman62]

Patrick, I have all the replacement parts for the filter including the back pressure valve and safety relief valves.
frogman62
Jim Shelden
sheldensportinggoods.com

 

[MadDog505]

Would you happen to have a manual for a American Bristol model sac-25ed freash air

 

[frogman62]

Mad dog Sorry only have the info on 7 and 10 cfm
Jim

 

[scuba1456]

yes I know this thread is over 3 years old. but I just purchased a American Bristol PAC 4.5 EIV 10 CFM 4500 psi compressor. and am looking for a manual and posibly a filter. any info would be greatly appericated.