About a year ago, I bought a used compressor from an estate sale. Members of this forum gave good advice (that it needed a bigger motor) since I quickly found out that the 1/2 hp motor on the compressor was not adequate. About three weeks ago I found a good condition used Craftsman 2 hp motor for a fair price. Today, with the help of Stovebolt member Craig Tutorow I was able to swap out the 1/2 hp 110V motor and install the used (new to me) Craftsman 2 hp 220 V motor. Electrical stuff may not be hard for some people, but for me it’s a challenge. With Tutorow’s guidance, I got everything hooked up just fine.
It still needs a shroud for the belt and a few other parts before I can say it’s ready for service.
VideoSome pictures of when it was 110V with a 1/2 HP motor.
