Kellogg American 101TV AC

[sanders4617]

I just inherited a Kellogg American 101TV air compressor. Its old, but runs really good.

I read on the label that it is continuous, looks like it uses oil, and has a belt that runs. Pretty big tank.

I just want to know the specs on this thing. I can't find them anywhere online. I am planning on doing some snow making, so i am trying to figure out what all the specs are.

Anyone who can help, please do. Thanks

 

[TheGrooveking]

Does the motor have a plate on it with the horsepower listed? Sears parts has a parts listing/exploded view of the unit, so I assume Sears sold this model. CompAir bought out Kellogg in 1971

TheGrooveking

 

[TheGrooveking]

Google is your friend:

http://www.gerardaircompressors.com/k-series.htm

It looks like all of the 101 series were 10 hp. They don't list the exact model number, which might only been made for Sears, but if you contact them they could probably get you more info.

TheGrooveking

 

[sanders4617]

Yeah the horsepower says: 1/2

I was hoping it to be more than that though.

RPM is 4725 (and some of the stuff I cant read cause its got tons of gunk on it and i didnt feel like cleaning it just now)

Smoething says: SCS.. not sure what it is

Duty: CONT

PH 1

F LAMP 7.8

Rise 50degrees C

If that helps any

 

[KCarGuy]

I have a 1954 Kellogg American 80 gallon 5HP 220VAC unit that ran great for the last 25 years and I rebuilt it about 3 years ago, so its still humming along.
Very Quite and smooth...Just weighs a ton.
Enjoy!!!

 

[sanders4617]

I am having trouble figuring out how to adjust the pressure? You guys think it is possible? I am gonna try to get a picture of the thing to see if that will help.

Ok here are 2 pictures:

 

[TheGrooveking]

Inside that blue square box is the pressure controls, not sure if they are adjustable. Is that a pressure gauge under the control box? on the right in the lower picture? What pressure is it putting out right now? A 1/2 hp one lunger probably gets you about 4cfm at best. As to pressure be careful trying to up it as that the 1/2 hp motor will have problems doing it and not knowing the internal condition of that tank, if it is as rusty as the outside I wouldn't push it. Air tank explosions can be deadly violent.

TheGrooveking

 

[rickbrown8]

I have this compressor as well. The drain pipe broke on the compressor motor and lost oil. Trying to figure out how compressor oil is added as their is no outlet to add oil. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[b-body-bob]

their is no outlet to add oil.

Sure there is. Remove that square plug right above the drain.

 

[C96]

Sure there is. Remove that square plug right above the drain.

 

[coljar]

I have an 80gal. Kellogg American that my grandfather bought new in 1946 and is in continuous daily use. It has never been rebuilt, but is on it's 3rd tank. I call that a well built Kellogg American machine.

 

[Shadetree mech]

I have the 101TV and I was fortunate to be able to purchase some parts before Sears closed it’s doors. I purchased two each of all valve components and one valve plate, two complete sets of rings, the air filter adaptor plate and filter canister attached, two complete gasket sets. Mine did not have the 3 belt pulley only a single v-groove but considering that it operates on a 1 HP motor there is no need for more than one. They did not have the thrust bushing (brass component) or the thrust washer but I was able to get the specs for them and a friend of mine who owns a machine shop took care of those for me. My piston, crank, crank arm and wrist pin were all in great shape luckily because they did not have any of those. Was able to cross reference the bearings and get those easily. The head was in pretty decent shape considering the age. I did clean up all the thread ports and replaced all the bolts because the originals had a few that had minor pitting. Also was able to cross reference a seal for the crank shaft at the pulley side. On the back side their drawing showed a cover plate with 4 bolts holding it on with a gasket but mine simply had an opening 1” in diameter that had what looked like a freeze plug in it. I removed it and it was a little deformed so I got a freeze plug online that was 1” in diameter. I had to shave .065 off the lip height to match the original. It was actually running ok when I got it in 1994 but it was leaking oil too much and I stopped using it and began the search for information and parts which was not as easy in 1990s. I do not know if Sears parts can do anything on parts for these but the fact that I have a good friend who has a machine shop and there are some things he can provide if I need them it definitely helps.