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  1. windbug

    locked rotor on repulsion motor

    Hi: I have an older 3hp repulsion motor. Whem starting it, with or without load, the rotor locks. When I give it slight push, it works normal. I checked the armature and the 4 brushes and they were clean. Since the brushes are movable, I tried them in different positions to no avail. The...
  2. windbug

    Mofidying car computer to speed switch

    Hi all: Thanks for all the answers. As my initial question implies, you probably realize I am not an electronic technician. The idea of a car computer was only a thought. I will now engage in the various boards you mentioned. In the meantime some questions came from you which I can definitely...
  3. windbug

    Mofidying car computer to speed switch

    Hi: I have a windmill which requires a speed-switch for grid conection at 1200 rpm generator speed. Due to various wind conditions, a rapid on and off switch is required. Since commercial switches are very expensive, is it less expensive to modify a computer for the same task? From which cars...

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