Alan;Let us know if and when you've let the smoke out!!
LOL!!!
fixit100;Connect the new Motor for a 120V connection, then run it from the Autotransformer you had mentioned, as described below:
- Connect one Motor lead to the Autotransformer's output.
- Connect the Ungrounded Conductor of the 120V input Circuit to the desired tap on the Autotransformer.
- Connect the Grounded "Neutral" Conductor of the 120V input Circuit to the "Common" connection point of the Motor's Windings.
Refer to this drawing for details:
Scott