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. Video
Some pictures of when it was 110V with a 1/2 HP motor.
sweet! I did the same thing, got a bigger motor, then put a bit bigger pulley on it so it spins the compressor a little faster. More CFM out of it than original!
FYI: I swapped out the original tank for a brand new (free to me) Ingersol Rand tank that was discarded and never used prior to my ownership. I saved it from going in the trash before it was discarded. I’ve installed 2 safety valves. This little compressor has oil in the crankcase which I probably need to change. What weight oil would be recommended? Straight 30 weight? Heavier?
30 weight should be fine. You should use specific compressor oil, which doesn't contain detergent additives. It's generally just mineral oil, although some compressor oils are synthetic.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Most compressors use a specific compressor oil as Kevin mentioned, some are lighter weight and have anti foaming agent added.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400 "The Book of Thor" Read the story in the DITY 1960 Chevrolet C10 "A Family Heirloom" Follow the story in the DITY Gallery '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane
