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1. 
   McMarky | Feb 29, 2004 02:57am | #1

   Replace the motor.  Shouldn't cost all that much,  and the frames shopuld be an easy swap.

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   JMartinsky | Feb 29, 2004 03:45am | #2

   You can get a "phase converter" that will allow you run a 3- phase motr on single phase power, but I agree with the previous post, get a new motor.

   John

   Post a pic!

3. 
   TomMGTC | Mar 01, 2004 03:03am | #3

   I would go with a rotary converter as it can power more than one machine at a time and relly opens up your options for used equipment. I got one to power my 12" jointer a couple of years ago and would do it again.

   Tom

   Douglasville, GA

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   mudman | Mar 01, 2004 03:54am | #4

    have seen a lot of posts about problems with phase converters, although fewer with the rotary type. There is an unavoidable loss of efficiency in the converters as well.

    

   I say change the motor and the pulleys if necessary.

5. 
   DJK | Mar 01, 2004 05:28am | #5

   Must be a very early 66. The PM 65 had 2hp, 56C frame motors but I assumed the 66 had the special PM C flang that is currently used. Mine is a '84 with a 5HP, 145 C frame motor that uses an adaptor ring. If yours is the current mounting, a new single phase 3HP motor is about $350. You would be wise to purchase, make or steal a rotory phase converter. A 5/15 HP unit will work fine. I have been running a converter for about seven years, the absolute best " machine " I've purchased. You can pickup cheap three phase equipmet that others pass up. They are very easy and cheap to build or go to http://www.woodweb.com and place a WTB ad. I found mine for $300, the best money I ever spent.

   Dave Koury