Compressor Rotation

[fred d]

I have a Quincy compressor that has been around for a long time.
I am replacing the motor that went bad because the compressor still does a good job.
Since the motor is bad…..and, I am old, I don’t remember the rotation.
Don’t want to get it wrong and cause damage.
Anyone have any advice.

 

[Cruzan80]

On the back of the flywheel, mine has an arrow cast in...

 

[csp]

That compressor, as you're facing the pulley side rotates counter-clockwise. I have a similar Quincy 216.

The spokes of the pulley also act as a fan and going counter-clockwise pushes air across the compressor body, so that's a clue if there's no directional arrow cast into it.

 

[The Cobbler]

as mentioned, either an arrow on the flywheel indicating direction, or by looking at the spokes of the flywheel and how they are shaped... you want them to grab air & push it towards the pump. in your case counterclockwise when facing the flywheel

 

[fred d]

You guys are awesome.