How do I change the voltage on a GE compressor motor from 115 to 230 ?

Question

The nameplate is as follows: GE model MO-6026, s/n(?) 5KC49PR98W, 1 HP, 3450 RPM, 115/230v, 17.6/8.8a, code N114 M, PC 8779U. As for the terminals in the motor housing, the incoming leads are on 3 and 4. There is an internal white wire on 1 and another on 4. Terminals 5 and 6 are not used. This motor is attached to a Sears compressor model # 919.156581.

Answer 1

115/230 indicates that you can do a straight swap with your old and new electrical supply cabling.

Answer 2

the instructions on how to change is on the cover plate which will tell you which wires to change around on the terminals