> The table saw motor was heavy enough that I could not lift it into
position
 > and hold it steady to insert the hinge pin comfortably. I ended up
suspending
 > it from my engine hoist and using that to adjust belt tension.
 >
 > I really regret not taking the time to measure the current, but clearly
the
 > claims that you can save 7-8 horsepower are exaggerated. If you are
running
 > up to 9-10000 rpm, then that may be a different story, because the power
 > consumption of the pump (and the pressure it makes) will go (roughly) as
the
 > square of the RPM.
 >
 > Bill Schertz
 > KIS Cruiser #4045

 Can you find a larger pulley for that saw motor Bill. I would like to
 know at what RPM the Mazda pump starts cavitating. I'll pop for the cost.
 What size shaft is it? We can order one from McMaster Carr.

 Paul Lamar

The motor has a 5/8" shaft, with a keyway.

By the way, it weighs 42 pounds.

Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser #4045

OK Bill I will see what I can do. What is the current max diameter
and what max diameter can you handle?
I see an 8 inch 4L(A) section belt Zinc die cast 5/8th bore.
We can get a pressed steel up to 18 inch.

Paul Lamar
 
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