My question is, what should I look out for in buying a fairly old compressor? Been looking at a Kellogg American. This may not be the exact one for me but an older used compressor is definitely a good possibility.
This one is Model #B 321 UB so fairly low air capacity. The new ones are rated 8.8 CFM at 823 RPM. The tank was made by Buehler Tank and welding works of Orange, CA. It is an 80 gal tank with a serial number of 16543 N.B. This compares to other serial numbers from the 1960s (from a very limited online search). The motor is a 3 horse single phase 220 volt 18 amp Westinghouse with serial # 7404 (made in 1974?)
The pump turns smoothly by hand but is not wired so I do not know if the unit runs or not. Sounds a lot like my trucks when I purchased them. Asking price is $250.
Good deal or should I run away?
