My 16 year old pump motor has a ground lug that is rusted to the point of it being half its original state. The wire has melted off all its insulation, and last night it made its last up cycle. Power up Gravity down. I am thinking I am replacing the whole set-up as a kit, but hate to throw away the old tank and pump- they work, such as it is. But finding an electric motor repair guy who could go through it and replace the stud is unlikely- at any cost. These trades people just don't exist any longer.
It is certainly beyond my skill to take it apart and fix it, (12v automotive electric is my Kryptonite) but I am interested in hearing if I could maybe discard the electric motor and maybe couple the pump/tank to a gas engine or a tractor PTO and make use of the pump and tank. The electric motor can't be more than 1-2 hp I would think, so a 5hp Predator engine ought to turn it, and my small Ag tractor has 3 pto speeds.
Any thoughts on re-purposing the pump/tank? Thanks.
It is certainly beyond my skill to take it apart and fix it, (12v automotive electric is my Kryptonite) but I am interested in hearing if I could maybe discard the electric motor and maybe couple the pump/tank to a gas engine or a tractor PTO and make use of the pump and tank. The electric motor can't be more than 1-2 hp I would think, so a 5hp Predator engine ought to turn it, and my small Ag tractor has 3 pto speeds.
Any thoughts on re-purposing the pump/tank? Thanks.