POTD- PROJECT OF THE DAY: What Did You Make In Your Shop Today?

Got a 10HP Lincoln motor for the new phase converter from my uncle. The 7.5HP was having trouble starting the air compressor but works great with everything else. I tore it apart with assistance from my brother. I started removing the flaking paint and cleaning up the aluminum. I can’t do much for another week and a half but I’m finally able to get some shop time after hernia surgery. Don’t pick up a three wheeler to move it over a foot…
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This is the finish with some rough steel wool. I’ll probably leave it like this. I will have the inside pressure washed and replace the bearing before I swap out the phase converters.
 
Braeden P said:
Got a 10HP Lincoln motor for the new phase converter from my uncle. The 7.5HP was having trouble starting the air compressor but works great with everything else. I tore it apart with assistance from my brother. I started removing the flaking paint and cleaning up the aluminum. I can’t do much for another week and a half but I’m finally able to get some shop time after hernia surgery. Don’t pick up a three wheeler to move it over a foot…
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This is the finish with some rough steel wool. I’ll probably leave it like this. I will have the inside pressure washed and replace the bearing before I swap out the phase converters.
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careful with the pressure washer. it can cut through the insulation (usually just dipped in shellac) on the windings. If you have to, use dawn and water, from a hose. Avoid high pressure, steam, and solvents.
 
woodchucker said:
careful with the pressure washer. it can cut through the insulation (usually just dipped in shellac) on the windings. If you have to, use dawn and water, from a hose. Avoid high pressure, steam, and solvents.
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I’ve got is covered in degreaser, the gunk just falls off. I’ll probably just use the hose now.
 
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