[How do I?] 10" Atlas Lathe Wiring Furnas Drum Switch L-143-c An 110v Motor

Did you ever try running without the FWD/REV switch?

NO I have not yet, I already had the old Capacitor off an I'm still waiting for the new one to arrive before I try that. The new capacitor should be here Friday. I am going to leave the motor off on the work bench to try that direct wiring test so its easier to get to the wiring.
 
update:
I just wanted to update this thread . I got my new capacitor in the mail but it was yesterday before I had time to install it and reassemble the motor. while it was off the lathe on the bench I plugged in to test and same issue, so I first swapped the green and white (motor 1,2) and it worked prefect both directions for 10-12 times testing on the bench don't know why but it did , I assumed it was fixed and reinstalled on the lathe when my son came home he helped me move the lathe back into corner position. This morning I went out to start making chips I plugged it in and what do you know the thing only wanted to run one direction again---- I'm sure you could here me yelling some choice words where ever ya'll are..lol I never actual did the direct wire like CluelessNewsB said to because it seemed to be working at the time but has to be a bad switch with what has happened again.

Well the good news is it runs in the right direction for this project so I will just leave it alone or now and look for a new drum switch later

thanks for the help!
 
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