Eco Air Meter Help

[bergy]

I picked up a really nice, original Eco Air Meter a couple of weeks ago. I disassembled it & polished up all of the red painted parts. The original paint shined up nicely. I'm posting here in the hopes that one of you have worked on an Eco Meter before & can offer some words of advice. Questions:

1. There are 3 air ports in the picture. the left one has a needle valve in it & I'm assuming that it adjusts the frequency of the bell ringer when the tire is being filled. There is a small port in the center that take a compression fitting - I believe that it is for the "air in" - is that correct? I believe that the port on the right is for the "air out". Is that correct?

2. I've greased all of the gears and bearings. Also removed all of the air fittings and cleaned the ports. Is there anything else that I should do before trying to put pressure to it?

There are lots of restored Eco Meters out there - I like the idea of having an original (albeit cleaned up) original one.

Any help would be appreciated.

[mockingbird812]

Very nice Bruce. I like your approach. More pix please!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[Mr70]

That's correct.
In my photo,the red hose is on the input side.
The far left is output,and the far right is blow off.
Make sure your psi level is set to the lowest setting when testing it,then work your way up.

[bergy]

You guys are the best! Here's what I have going back together. Not bad for original paint?

[bergy]

Oh - I did have to replace the glass - chrome is original.

[Salvatore]

Good deal Bruce. I love those meters too.

[bergy]

Rick - I just noticed that mine appears to have the air output on the opposite side from yours. My air output fitting was definitely in place for a long time on the right side. The fitting with the needle adjustment valve (left side side of mine) was loose when I received the unit

[mockingbird812]

nice meter Bruce. Love the patina!

[leach]

I have been looking for one but most dealers asking too much for them. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[68l30]

Love the Eco, mine was a rescue. A buddy found it knocked over at an old service station. The owner said take it, as it was being replaced. I changed the glass and left the broken foot &quot;as is&quot; on the base....a bit of history.

BIG

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/07/full-105-29389-image.jpg

[bbbentley]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/07/full-13059-29424-nikon_1_1342.jpg
Islander

[bergy]

Love that islander!

[copo69]

Here is a site with lots of info and parts for sale. I need a rear housing if anyone has one to sell.

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/eco%20air%20meters.htm

[Mr70]

Jack Sim just released another ECO air meter book that I highly recommend..
Not too shabby @ 80 years young.

[Mr70]

Bruce
Yours should look like this..I'm thinking someone reversed the fittings.

[bergy]

Yep - I just got the service manual in the mail today. The outlet on the right side is apparently for draining water.

[bergy]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/08/full-2170-30160-eco_as_found.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/08/full-2170-30161-eco_finsihed.jpg


Before &amp; after!

[68l30]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


Looks great, love the way it's bolted down.

BIG

[mockingbird812]

It has to be bolted down to hang on the &quot;wall&quot; Big! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

Swell looking air meter BRuce!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[MosportGreen66]

got dizzy sorry...