Anyone know about switching motor on PM 66

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295 days ago

As many know I was blessed at a recent auction. I got a 3hp 3 phase PM 66 for 50.00. I plan to fully restore the saw by sanding everything down to bare metal and applying fresh paint finish. I plan to disassemble the saw entirely to thoroughly clean and lube.

I plan to swap out the motor instead of going the VFD route. I am thinking it is very likely the PM motor runs fine but the saw is a 1982 so the motor has probably seen some better days. I ran a search on eBay for Powermatic 66 and found a single phase 3 up motor for reasonable cost. But I am not sure it will bolt up or if will need the exact specific motor. On Monday I will try to call Powermatic but I am thinking if anyone has experience let me know.

I also need to replace my height adjustment wheel which I know grizzly sells those but just not sure if they will fit or not.

Thanks for all advice.

-- Jerry Nettrour, San Antonio, www.topqualitycabinets.net

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Jerry home \| projects \| blog 1429 posts in 1715 days #1 posted 295 days ago	The motor I found on ebay is found at the following link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-HP-Leeson-120824-3450-RPM-TEFC-1-Phase-Electric-Motor-145TC-Powermatic-66-/300674767609?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46019cdaf9 The listed price is 338.00 plus about 42.00 shipping. I would hate to purchase a motor and find it does not fit. Thanks everyone. -- Jerry Nettrour, San Antonio, www.topqualitycabinets.net
Charlie home \| projects \| blog 679 posts in 454 days #2 posted 295 days ago	If memory serves…. all you need to do is match the frame. If your PM66 uses a 145TC frame motor, then the one you’re looking at on eBay would fit. The eBay motor is a 145TC frame with a C face. I’d call Powermatic just to be sure, definitely, but sounds like you’re on the right track.
Jerry home \| projects \| blog 1429 posts in 1715 days #3 posted 295 days ago	The saw is at the shop, but some online research shows the PM66 to use a 145TC frame. I am also going to check at our local Tractor Supply store, they carry electric motors there that I believe are Baldor. Not sure if they will have exactly what I need though but might check into it. I do think the motor on Ebay will work, will look more into it on Monday. Thanks. -- Jerry Nettrour, San Antonio, www.topqualitycabinets.net

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