It was designed for use in an automotive application with a curb weight of 3500 lbs or less.
Genuine Eastern Air Devices - Vintage New Old Stock - Rare. The AC 50 motor is an 8' motor that is capable of producing 71 horsepower and 120 ft-lbs. See picture of label on the side of the motor for specs.ġ15VAC Synchronous Capacitor (4uF) Induction Motorġ/50HP 60Hz 1800-RPM Continuous Duty - 1Phase 0.65Amp 4-teflon wires -Ĥuf Start Capacitor Required - Not Includedģ.9"D x 4"Long 4-hole front mounting 1.85"spacing 0.188" Like all these type motors, it must be used with a capacitor to get it started. The outer aluminum housing and fan are removable and motor can be used without them just using the heat sync fins alone. The AC 50motor is an 8' motor that is capable of producing 71 horsepower and 120 ft-lbs.
These electric motors are now extremely hard to find and very desirable for their good torque, compact size and speed stability. Shaft sizes appear to be 3/16” and 5/16”. It has a stepped shaft for two speeds or a pulley can be added. This includes most all the early “H” model Rek-O-Kut and Gray turntables.
These were used in all the best turntables and tape players in the mid to late 50’s. New Rare and desirable 1950’s E.A.D., Eastern Air Devices synchronous capacitor induction motor.