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Old 07-12-03, 15:56
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Default WW2 Ingersol Rand Compressor Trailer - Australian

This may not be in the appropriate list sub heading , but , it is military and sort of soft skin .

The Australian readers may be of some assistance . I have a WW2 ex army Ingersoll Rand 100CFM compressor , quite a few of these were importred into Aust. under Lend Lease . The single axle trailer is Australian made , the compressor and engine were of US origin , the whole thing was assembled here . The wheels are the standard 18 " Australian trailer wheels seen on semi trailers and other equipment .

Does anyone know of a derelect example I can rat for parts ? Post WW2, many of these were used by Govt. depts such as the Victorian Railways and Board of Works .

The engine is a Waukesha XAH 186 ci side valve 4 cyl

BTW if you want to get back at your neighbours for holding noisy late night parties , this compressor is the ideal tool . I would think around 5am would be a good time to crank it over . " Noise ? What noise you say . I only use it for blowing my car tyres up " .

Thanks , Mike

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Another view with side covers fitted . The compressor is a 3 cyl 2 stage job .
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