Seems like one step forward, two backwards! Bought a 1963 Devilbiss compressor with a 2hp Baldor motor that is 120/240 volt. Looked like it was wired for 120 volt. The compressor pulley can be turned easily by hand
Motor runs on 120v when not hooked to compressor, but will not turn the compressor pulley. It make almost one slow turn, stalls, jumps forward a little, stalls, then quits and hums.
Is it possible the motor was wired for 240v, and the PO used a 120v plug? Would the motor run at all on 120V if wired for 240v?
Appreciate any hints!
Gunny, in Iowa
Motor runs on 120v when not hooked to compressor, but will not turn the compressor pulley. It make almost one slow turn, stalls, jumps forward a little, stalls, then quits and hums.
Is it possible the motor was wired for 240v, and the PO used a 120v plug? Would the motor run at all on 120V if wired for 240v?
Appreciate any hints!
Gunny, in Iowa