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Hi there, apologies in advance if this is the wrong spot for this - VERY new here. I am trying to diagnose the problem with my motor. It runs but trips the breaker after 10 seconds. I have talked to electrical engineers, master electricians, so on and so forth. It has come down to the most likely cause being the capacitor or the starting circuit switch being stuck. It is a very old model and hard to find specifics on it.
Craftsman 3/4 hp capacitor motor. Ball bearing. 3450 RPM. 115 volts. 60 cycle. 9.3 amps. Model # 115 7167.
I have tried many different outlets, all 20 amp. Always with the same result. My biggest problem now is trying to figure out how to get into the solid metal casing. I have taken the 4 long bolts that run through out - taken the stand bolts and stand off. The plate that covers the two terminals off and disconnected both. There doesn't seem to be anything else holding them on. They spin but won't come off. Just hoping someone out there has run into this and could give me some advice. Thanks!!!
Craftsman 3/4 hp capacitor motor. Ball bearing. 3450 RPM. 115 volts. 60 cycle. 9.3 amps. Model # 115 7167.
I have tried many different outlets, all 20 amp. Always with the same result. My biggest problem now is trying to figure out how to get into the solid metal casing. I have taken the 4 long bolts that run through out - taken the stand bolts and stand off. The plate that covers the two terminals off and disconnected both. There doesn't seem to be anything else holding them on. They spin but won't come off. Just hoping someone out there has run into this and could give me some advice. Thanks!!!