1959 compressor help

[paulmars]

I just got it. I need some help before I plug it in. I can
post pictures.

It looks like a switch and two wires coming from it, but Im
not sure. Also there is an oil fill, but no level indicator.

It has not been run since the 1980s.

 

[micalbrch]

Any model no., brand or something like this?

 

[paulmars]

Brunner pump, Honeywell chicago tank, century ele mtr. Square D ele box. Pressed steel tank milwaukee. 1956.

Specific questions.
1-there is an oil fill, but how do I check the level?
2-two wires from the mtr to that Square D box. Inside the box are two springs and some contacts. I can push the contacts and open the circuit. What is this?


I will check the motor and make sure its wired for 115 or 230VAC sngl ph before I power it up. Any other things I should do before?

pictures:

http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/paulsmars/1956 compresser/

tks,
>p

 

[hydtools]

2- That is an air pressure switch to turn the motor on at 80psi and off at 100psi.

Google Brunner. Quite a few hits.

Ted

 

[paulmars]

tks