Hi Guys... I'm new here, and this is my first post. I looked thru the archives and saw a few posts about how to do this switch when everything is relatively simple, but sadly, thats not my case. I'm rebuilding an old Craftsman Joiner, but the motor with it I need to change to 110. It is a Century, in great shape, runs fine, prolly 40s-50s era, 3/4 hp, 1750 rpms, Single Phase, with dual capability of 110-220, noted on the data plate. Unfortunately, MY problem is This:
There is No schematic in or on the motor. Nor can I find ANY reference archive on the net for old Century electric motors.
There is no post plate, either, as is common; the wires come straight off the motor and are directly connected to the power cord.
ALL the wires are BLACK, except ONE of the Wires in the power cord is White, which still tells me, at least, Nothing.
I called a local electric Motor Shop, they said No problem, they could look at it and tell, but they want to charge me $80 bucks to do so; I can find suitable used 110 motors for that and less, so whats the point ?
I would like to just keep using THIS motor, its been giving the joiner good service long before I bought it and looks as if it will continue to do so for a long time to come. And I don't want to spend $80 bucks.
So, my question is, if the guys at the Electric Motor can look at it and tell, WHY can't I ? I'm no genius, granted, but I'm not an idiot. Any ideas ? Any and all help and comments are appreciated... Thanks !
DJ Moss
There is No schematic in or on the motor. Nor can I find ANY reference archive on the net for old Century electric motors.
There is no post plate, either, as is common; the wires come straight off the motor and are directly connected to the power cord.
ALL the wires are BLACK, except ONE of the Wires in the power cord is White, which still tells me, at least, Nothing.
I called a local electric Motor Shop, they said No problem, they could look at it and tell, but they want to charge me $80 bucks to do so; I can find suitable used 110 motors for that and less, so whats the point ?
I would like to just keep using THIS motor, its been giving the joiner good service long before I bought it and looks as if it will continue to do so for a long time to come. And I don't want to spend $80 bucks.
So, my question is, if the guys at the Electric Motor can look at it and tell, WHY can't I ? I'm no genius, granted, but I'm not an idiot. Any ideas ? Any and all help and comments are appreciated... Thanks !
DJ Moss