Need a different mounting plate for Delaval pump.

[Woodsymiles]

My motor doesnt match up to pump motor mount plate, was thinking of welding motor to plate, or cutting off motor legs, anyone know about getting different plates for the vac, its a delaval 78.

[lpakiz]

Is there a way to re-drill the plate? Or the motor base?
Welding would absolutely be plan Z. How would you remove it for repair or to adjust the belts?

[Woodsymiles]

Can't refill because the plate isn't wide enough and the area where motor mount meets motor is in the way. I think I'm going to mount 2x2 box beam to pump plate than bolt the motor to that, it will sit higher by a few inches but it will be able to be tensioned and sturdy.

[lpakiz]

Yes, that sounds like a very good idea.

[BreezyHill]

Go to Home depot or lowes and go to the conduit section...There you will find UNISTRUT Channel. This stuff is awesome!!!

This can be mounted to the motor base byusing the holes in the flat backside. Then you can use two small pieces to mount to your motor. These can be mounted to the base pieces byway of stud plates that fit the front side of the channel. Now you have an easy way to tension the belts.

let me know if you need pics.I use it to support my releaser.

12629
attach the manifold to the concrete sugar house wall. Its uses are endless. You can also see where the support wire is connect using a L bracket and a chain repair link.
12630

Every tapper should have a section of this for those wuick fixes and in the bag of tricks.

Ben

[Woodsymiles]

Good idea on that conduit channel.