Here's a pic of the tag

 

That small writing at the bottom is the problem, it's passed its expiration date.
Herb

 

wiring on the motor for the CCW rotation...
not coming up to speed...
start cap no good...
start switch not engaging or disengaging...

 

If there is no damage to the coils, I'd check the starter cap.

 

I don't see this motor reversing polarity, it's a random shift between the 2 directions. Sometimes it's clockwise, other times its not, just depends...but on what, I don't know.

 

read the PDF's attached...

 

Coils LOOK good, how do I verify that they are?

 

Did a quick experiment, tried starting motor with leads reversed on capacitor, then tried starting motor with capacitor discuss connected. Both resulted in the VERY SAME SYPTOMS I have been experiencing right along. Also, when making an effort to discharge the capacitor, there were no sparks or arcing of any kind.

 

new capacitors are in order...
take note about run and start capacitors in the PDF....

 

well, that says it. I smell a cheap fix coming up.

 

Phil, maybe. The guy I bought it from claims he already replaced the capacitor. At the very least, I can't be truly sure that the current capacitor is the correct one.

 

I can't find ANY info about this motor or its manufacturer.

 

induction motor List, buy induction motor products from Taiwantrade.com

 

Ok, FINALLY got to a laptop so can write stuff, typing on the phone is horrible!

So yes Stick, I will read the PDF, however, my motor is single phase and only has 1 capacitor. There is probably info to be gleaned from the article anyway so yes I WILL read it tonight.

I am having issues with page layout and function tonight. Am I the only one? I'll start a new thread with this question.

 

Id call that cap a start cap...

 

This is a test

 

Sounds like the start/run capacitor. Just make sure that the replacement is in the same range as the old one. The microfarad will be within a certain range and marked on the capacitor.

I was given an old Grizzly shaper that wasn't running. I found a place in California on the internet that was very reasonable. $6.60 later it was fired up, and that price included shipping to FL.

If you are in doubt find a local shop that rebuilds electric motors. Usually, they can determine what is needed and supply it at a reasonable cost.

 

So here is my capacitor. It has 2 leads, hopefully when I got it, it was hooked up correctly.

 

play it smart...
take the motor to a motor repair shop...
let them value a new cap, double check the wiring and they just may check out the motor (field/armature) for little or no money...
if you have to replace the motor do not but a chinese motor...

 

The info on electric motors is wonderful-thank you for supplying these. I am sure many members will find them highly useful.

 

Yes. Thanks for all this info.

 

So, I did the unthinkable, I took my motor in to a local motor shop. I didn't completely fix it myself, I'm paying someone else for their knowledge. I get the peace of mind that whatever happens now, it's done right, not just a lot of guessing.
The motor may be bad, but let's hope not. All along I thought I could fix it, oh well. I think I still got a deal on the saw.

 

I did that awhile back with my dust collector motor. I couldn't get the fan impeller off to look at the motor insides. They called and said it was toast and I needed a new motor, Charged me $45. to look at it and test it out. They kept the motor for junk and I got the impeller removed and the housing back for a new motor I ordered off ebay.

Herb

 

Thank you to every one who offered constructive suggestions.

 

Hey Herb, good to hear from you! This guy told me $20 to check it out, and he came recommended from a friend.

 

Jack, if you need a new motor,do a check search on the internet, I got a brand new Dayton for half the price the motor shop quoted and free shipping to boot. couldn't pass it up.

Herb

 

Yup, I always check out what's available online, I'll search for weeks sometimes trying to get the best price.

 

Here is an example, free shipping too. Century Air Compr Mtr, 5 HP, 3450 rpm, 208-230V, 56Y B384 | Zoro.com

Herb

 

Sounds like a start capacitor to me.

 

Yeah me too or two.

Herb