I'm trying to figure out how to wire a 5hp motor

This link may help;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QrmBKqwGh0

It might. Mounting holes match? Shaft diameter and adapter match? Power supply sufficient for 5HP motor? It's a big motor! You might get a better answer from the ebay supplier.

What is the model number? Most of the Century 5 HP motors are 220 Volt single phase. What did you want to change it to?

If you're running 3 phase, swap 2 infeed wires. If you're running single phase, look in the wiring diagram in the motor head for the wires to move.

Please check out the Web Site Below. It is a Quick Start manual for IR Compressors.

It should have everything you need. It DOES NOT Show you any wiring connections AT the motor.

Hope this helps....Jim

http://www.irtechpubs.com/ir_pdfs/Compressed%20Air/Air%20Compressors/Reciprocating%20Compressor/80445703.PDF

Does it trip the breaker or does the motor just hum and not turn the compressor? The motor may need a start capacitor. Do not keep tryin to start you can burn out the start winding on the motor.
TURN OFF POWER AND LOCK OUT.... try and take the belts off (if it has belts)of the motor and compressor and make sure both turn freely. IF THEY TURN FREELY THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR. You said voltage, wire size and breakers are the right size.
Hope this helps you with your problem...Jim...please leave a comment

Hi, my name is John. Welcome to FixYa. Make sure you are correct in the wiring of that, double check that you are right. Thanks for choosing FixYa....John

Yes, this compressor will work with single phase motor. Stephen.

You will need a rotary converter for this, or a single phase motor. A three phase motor absolutely cannot be made to run on single phase otherwise.

Here are the specs on your compressor:
Electric Single Stage Air Compressor, Motor Running Power 5.0 HP, Free Air Flow @ Maximum Pressure 16.1 CFM, Free Air Flow @ 90 psi 18.0 CFM, Maximum Pressure 135 PSI, Phase Single, Voltage Rating 230 Volts, Current Rating 21.5 Amps, Tank Capacity 60 Gallons, Tank Type Vertical, Height 71 Inches, Length 20 Inches, Width 30 Inches, NPT Outlet (F) 1/2 Inch, 60 Hz
Good luck with your new comressor.