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Post pix of one set and I will attempt to decipher it! Need pix of internal motor winding.billmayo wrote:The 3/4 HP cast iron AO Smith motor was the easiest to convert of all the Shopsmith motors. This is an outstanding motor with heavier rotor and coil wires and uses a centrifugal switch for the start windings. I was able to convert a few 3/4 HP motors for reverse operation in the past so I know it can be done. However, I have been unsuccessful for the past year to get these 3/4 HP motors to operate and not just hum. Not even a tune where I can name the notes. I believe it is in my wiring of the start relay as these 3/4 HP motors used a start relay for the windings. I tried using the same diagrams I had used in the past but have been unable to wrap my mind around the problem. Maybe on one of my good days, I will try again.
joshh wrote:In order of when they PM'd me the volunteers are db5, eartigas, then 2centsworth. I'll probably end up doing more than one motor like this depending on who needs what.
I'll be doing the motor(s) the first week or second week of January. The reversal only takes a few hours if all the parts are gathered first.
Db5, check and see what brand of motor you have.
eartigas, I'm glad for the 220v volunteer. Unless db5 wants his to be 220v, I'll definitely do yours.
2centworth, if you want to make a road trip up here, I think that's a great idea. We can make sure to go by Skip's shop from mkctools. He is definitely someone you want to meet if you get the chance. If you can break Fred away from his bowls, bring him with you!
I might as well get my ulterior motives out there. My plan is to turn this into a side business offering this service on to forum members as well as on eBay (kits with reversible motor, switch, etc). I wanted a few satisfied customers on the forums first.
So other than these 3, if anyone who wants this service I'll be offering it soon.
Pack it well!!!!!!!;)eartigas wrote:I am ready to ship whenever you tell me.
Thanks again.
Bummer it is soooo far. No road trip for you.eartigas wrote:I am ready to ship whenever you tell me.
Thanks again.
eartigas wrote:I am ready to ship whenever you tell me.
Thanks again.
it is a full moon. I will be looking for the YouTube videos Thanks.2centsworth wrote:Smells like, sounds like, just maybe it is a ROAD TRIP to see the MAGIC in DFW.
Let's see Fred has an RV I can ride in. Josh is doing the refurb. Sounds like it is too good to believe. I am off to buy a lotto ticket - power ball now over $600 million. What the heck it must be a full moon. Wife says GO FOR IT !