On 10 Nov 2005 18:45:12 -0800, "Gigs" wrote:

Hello,

I've come into posession of a South Bend Model A, Catalog Number
CL644A.

The motor does not have the standard nameplate one would expect, so I'm
not sure if it's three phase or one phase, or what voltage it might
take. There's a red plate on the motor that says "For higher voltage"
and then some connection scheme like T1-T5, etc.. then below that "For
lower voltage"

The cable feeding the motor comes from the wall assumedly (3 wires,
green/white/black, about 16 gauge stranded), to a roundish box with a
lever switch that has 3 positions, and then to the motor with the same
sort of cable.

The wires had no plug on the end, and the insulation is decomposed and
brittle beyond the point where I would consider using the wires.

Inside the wiring box on the motor itself, several wires are electrical
taped together and connect to the various green/black/white from the
cable. The wires coming from the motor windings themselves are cloth
braid shielded but crunchy inside too.

So I guess my questions are, does anyone know if this is one phase or
three phase, voltage, and if it's even worth messing with the old
motor.

If I am to scrap the old motor, would this lathe take a standard modern
motor? i.e. is the motor footprint compatible with what they use
today?).

Thanks!

Based on your discription..its a dual voltage SINGLE phase motor,
capable of running on 110vac or 220vac. Replace the wiring if its
cracked.

And yes..you can get a modern motor to fit. The "frame size", which is
a standard based on motor size, center height of shaft, mounting bolt
hold pattern and so forth. Once this is known...you can find motors
both new and used that will bolt right up.

Or put a DC or 3ph motor on it and use a controller for variable
speed, braking and fast reverse.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner