Want to rewire a Franklin model 60402 1/2 hp motor currently running on 220 volts to 120 volts. Can only read the t-numbers on two wires. Is it possible to rewire this very old motor to run at 120 volts?

it is a 5 hp motor and 15 amps 230 , rewiring it would require 120 vac breaker rated at 60 amps. The power would have to upgraded to #10 AW there is is no receptacle available, so the answered is no. . the the answer upgrade to 220 Vac

you can the frame size should be on motor plat, you will need a 120vac motor with same frame number. A word, you will have increase Hp of motor substantially to run unit. Look at motor plate the motor way have both 220 and 120 vac capabilities. running on 120 will require more current , you breaker may be to small and the wiring to small.

If you are drawing the running current then you are at maximum current and this is likely causing the trip off, increase the available line current reading, rewire it or run 220 volts AC if it has an option for that voltage. use that voltage..

The short answer is: No. The longer answer is, the motor and controls were designed to run on 220 Volts, and as such cannot simply be re-wired for 110 Volts. You basically have 3 options: 1) Have a licensed electrician wire in a 220V circuit to your shop/garage/shed for the compressor. 2) Change out the motor for one designed for 110V (finding one that will work could be difficult, and might require modification of mounts, spindles, gears etc and probably not worth the trouble...but technically possible) 3)purchase a step UP transformer which can turn 110V North American household current into 220V.

you can't do that,why didn't he just run a 240 volt plug to the dryer

the motor is on 220 volts ,i like hook that up on 120 volts ,,thanks

The problem may well be a loose NEUTRAL wire to the range. At the wire terminal on the range check for power from each supply leg(L1 to N) and (L2 to N) to neutral(should read 120 volts) and across each power leg (L1 to L2) should read 220 volts.
If you in fact have 220 volts into the range with good neutral contact the problem is a bad neutral(ground) in the wiring harness inside the range.

There should be a wire diagram on the motor tag or under the coverplate. Eric

You should find out which wires are you excitation fields and flash them with a 9volt battery. That should make 120 volts

5600 watts will not operate off 120 volts.
This is a 220/240 volt hookup.
There are 2 legs of 120 volts each that operate the dryer.
The only part requiring 220v is the heater.
Otherwise 120v routes through the various controls and relays.