On 2008-06-17, Bruce L Bergman wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:52:42 -0500, Ignoramus21958
wrote:

Bruce, I called Champion and according to them, this pump is very old,
but they had data on it and said that it is a 5 HP pump with 500-600
RPM speed range.

So, I will do some pulley math tonight, but at this point I think that
the pulley is appropriate and the motor is appropriate and I just need
to find out why the motor does not spin it as hard as it should and
why it gets so hot and bogged down.

I am going to order a 6206 bearing to replace the DE bearing, which is
total **** at this point.

Okay, now I know you aren't guessing, and will shut up. ;-)
Keep it supplied with fresh oil every year or two, and the
compressor will probably outlive both of us.

(Hint - that means rig up an oil drain nipple and ball valve before
you put the paintbrushes away. The oil changes actually get done when
all you have to do is remove the safety pipe plug, hang a little
bucket off the end of the ball valve, and open the valve to drain.)

Yes, I do this to all compressors and all motors with this sort of
drain. A pity that it is not done so by OEM.

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