Went out for a little AIR today

[Jrainman]

been so cold and snowy finaly got the 68 out and picked up this little gem up I saw on CL for cheep. 1977 kellogg 80 gallon 2 stage . will be hooking it up in the Am any advice on what maintenace should be done before start up . I plan on changing oil and air filter and just giving it a general going over as far as nut and bolts and electrical components. any advice or insight on old air compressors would be helpful

[Dead Parrot]

Do your best to inspect the inside of the tank for rust. Don't want to launch your compressor though the roof. Double check how the motor is wired, 240 v 120. Might put a new belt on the list. Make sure the cut off switch cuts it off.

[BIGglaSS]

Excellent find. Kelloggs are beasts. Slow and quiet. I regret selling my last one. A new pressure relief valve is also a good idea.

[ray_mcavoy]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

Excellent find. Kelloggs are beasts. Slow and quiet.

Yup ... I've got an old 1956 Kellogg compressor in my garage. It has a 1725 RPM motor so it runs at about half the speed of many other compressors that have 3450 RPM motors. Mine has been very reliable and trouble free although I did have to put some new valves in the head about 15 years ago. If I remember correctly, I purchased the head overhaul kit from http://www.aircompeq.com/kakits.html