I have a couple of Atlas/Sears lathes, a 3986 and a 101-07403, both with single phase 120v motors. I am considering converting to a 3ph motor, and using a VFD. I've found a potential motor to use, but I honestly don't know that much about 3ph electric motors. This one is a North American Electric, model # PE145T-1.5-4, which is a 1.5hp 1750 rpm (with what looks like the correct footprint/frame size). Any reason this motor wouldn't work for my application? I couldn't quite tell from the ad, but are these actual US manufactured or import electric motors? Aren't all 3ph electric motors reversible?
Thanks!
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