Vendo 63 running warm

guys i really appreciate your time and help with this...

johnie i don't have much electrical experience.... how do you suggest jumpering that breaker?.  I got the cover off the electrical box on the compressor and match all the connections to your image.

Thanks again!

[johnieG]

Crowded ain't it!?    then overcurrent breaker's on the left, see the attached diagram, undo the wire(s) on the "A" terminal and screw it down to the "B" terminal,(OR unscrew the wires from both and temp. bolt them together and tape them with electrical tape so they don't short to anything) then plug the compressor in and carfully listen or put your hand on the compressor housing and feel it when you plug it in, you should feel it humming/running softly, BUT if it buzzes loudly ,and wont start, it may be locked-up, you then could try a 3-in-1 booster/starter if that doesn't start it,it's shot! (or if it doesn't run at all of course)

tried it, compressor is shot....  i don't think I want to go to the trouble of rebuilding it, so you may see it on ebay soon =)

thanks for everyone's help!!!

[johnieG]

So it's dead as a door nail? You don't have to rebuild the compressor deck, you could just swap it with a good used compressor assembly, it's usally cheaper.

[globalcompressors]

Before junking the unit, pull the overload off and look on the back side. If it's not covered by a black cover, you should see a silver disk. Look close and see if there is any discoloration,  cracked, or burned. The compressor is a Tecumseh and is notorious for "popping" the overload. If it looks ok or you can't see the back side, use a ohm meter and make sure it's not open. If it is, give me a call. I have 100's of good ones I'll send you!

Eric