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what hp motor do i need

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I have an old 2 cyl unit rebuilt back in 1970, came with a 3/4 hp motor that barely turned. comp has a 12 " pulley, with a 5/8" grove for a single belt, what rpm should compressor run at? do I need a 1 1/2 or a 2 hp motor, 1630 rpm or 3450 rpm ??

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