115v two speed motor question

[Jon Jacobs]

I have a used motor missing the name plate. There are 2 lugs and an orange wire loose.

Any ideas how to wire this ? I am putting it on my wood lathe.

Thanks

 

[nadogail]

From your pictures, I see that it is a General Electric motor.

Call the "GE Answer Man", with the info on the label. You can google their phone number.

 

[MTW]

This appears to be similar to what you have.

Website link with explanation.
http://www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how-to-wire-a-pe154-digital-timer-to-a-2-speed-230v-motor.aspx

MTW Ω

 

[Dagny]

switch black and red if you want to reverse it lines go on studs

 

[lilredex]

Before you get too excited about that motor, you should be aware that 1/3HP is probably undersized.

I did exactly what you want to do with a similar motor, two speeds, forward and reverse and disappointment galore, even on the slowest speed. And, even made up a special panel for all that.

I believe mine is also 1/3HP. It originally had a 1/2HP three phase motor driving it.

 

[TractorJeff]

That looks like an old 2 speed wash machine motor!
You'll notice its only 1/8hp at the 1145 rpm speed.
Tried to do this on a small bench type drill press about 25 years ago.
It was a waste of time and energy!
Ended up putting the original motor back on!

 

[lilredex]

Here is a plate from another two speed motor I have, it may help with your wiring problems.