Champion Compressor - Will this motor hold up?

by Paul Smith
(Valdese, NC, USA)

I have a Westinghouse 5 hp motor-1750 Rpm Single phase-15 to 16 amps. Motor pulley is 4 inches. This was on an 80 gallon Sears/ compressor / tank from 1974. In your opinion, Will this motor hold up to a 1974 Champion R-15 pump if I use an 18 inch pump wheel instead of the 16.5 inch? I do understand this is about half the capacity of the original Champion motors that had a 7 inch pulley. Sincerely, PAS

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Bill says....

Hey Paul. I haven't a clue.

Maybe some of this websites readers can comment?

Cheers,

Bill