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  1. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    Well I just got to say that my motor is working great and spinning faster (I think that the extra wire was messing with the speed). I have put it all back together and popped the fan blades back on. Now it is moving alot more air. :) And well I'am not sure about how loud the motor is anymore...
  2. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    ok, I have posted more pics that explain the motor. (The sticker on the side of the motor) http://snowguns.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=4826057994&f=6636012705&m=2596019115&r=454105163#454105163 Hope this helps, Alex
  3. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    I have a few pics of the copper wires now and of the "wiggly" washer. Just click ( http://snowguns.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=4826057994&f=6636012705&m=2596019115&r=254108063#254108063 ) and scroll down to the bottom, I have post some info. there as well. Thanks, Alex
  4. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    Ok, I seem to have fixed the problem. It now runs and does not blow the breaker. But it seems to be much louder. Of course I don't really know why, but I think that it must be because when I took the motor apart I dropped this "wiggly" looking washer with blueish gress. It picked up alot of...
  5. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    Thank you all for all your help, Based on what You've told me, I think that I have shorted out the motor. :( There were a few leaks during the "testing process" and I did not think to cover the Open motor. (MY FAULT) Is there any way at all to fix a shorted out motor? : If not then I will be...
  6. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    SO You don't think it is shorted out? What about the starting capasiter on top the motor, isent that like a "motor starter"?
  7. Alex22Vb

    5 hp motor help.

    Hi, My Name is Alex and I am haveing trouble with a 5 hp motor. My problem is is that I can't seem to get it to run again. (since it is probably best for you to see what I'am talking about here is a link that will take you directly to the webpage that I bought it from...
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