Recent content by CapnTank

Hi Yatg, Valid question. I took it off and cleaned it before I fired it up the first time. It's an oil filter, and I haven't taken the canister off, again really hoping to find a manual, but I cleaned the filter and I could feel oil in it. Looked 'cleanish'.

I had hoped so too, Pancho. Alas, no dice.

Mac, you are certainly onto something. I kept it at 110 but used some 10 AWG wire to build a makeshift plug whip. She made it to 60~ psi before starting to bog down. I'll go to 220 with it next. The only issue is that I don't have a service manual for the motor so I'm going to have to hunt for...

Hey Mac, That's a valid question. It didn't have a plug with it when I got her -- so I went with a 14 AWG plug -- I'll try an 8 AWG and see if that fixes the issue. Thanks for the input. -Mike

Hey Mac, Thanks for the questions, I appreciate your help. I've attached two photo's, but here are the details: 1.5 hp 1725 RPM Hooked up to 110 volts I might move it to 230 power once she is up and running, but the closest outlet is on the other side of my shop, so I'm hoping to make sure...

Hey everyone! Thanks for letting me join the forum!! I recently acquired a new to me vintage Kellogg American B321 compressor. I replaced the belt, the wiring to the motor, and put on a new pressure switch. Plugged her in and she started first try! Amazing. I have not gone into the guts of the...