dixie narco 348 compresser problem

[kenokarz]

i have the dixie narco 348, the problem im having is the compresser
i think, i jumper the themostat and the compresser runs for about 5min
than shuts offf , coil start to cool and than that it unit shuts down , if i leave unit jumpered it starts again after a few mins  and shut off right away, is the compresser junk

[MoonDawg]

     Don't junk anything until you install a 3 in 1 relay.

[kenokarz]

with out sounding to dumb  what is a 3-1 relay and how do i install,
and where would i get one , and can i install with a left handed monkey wench

[Pat Pixley]

Here is what one is  you can get it at Grainger

4E238
      Hard Start Assist Kit
Hard Start Assist Kit, Voltage Rating 115 Volts, Power Rating 1/4 thru 1/3 HP  SUPCO
RC0-410 

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4E238

[Pat Pixley]

and this is from JohnieG

the spade (male) connector on the small relay that has the other two wires going to the compressor pin terminals, should have the "hot" wire that comes from the thermostat. the other end of the overload protector should be connected to line neutral.

http://soda-machines.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,29/action,dlattach/topic,7133.0/attach,5780/image/

[kenokarz]

that should help, looks like i can install with out the left handed sky hook also 
thanks for the info i will order one tomorrow

[kenokarz]

update on the 3-1 relay, 1st i removed the unit from the machine, very easy 2min tops
wired in the relay and  bench tested and the compressing unit bad any way,
replaced the unit all is well,  till next time , thanks to every one on this , now i know how to put in a 3-1 relay very easy for anyone to do,