Many thanx for the quick response.
I could freely slide the plunger on the centripetal switch with a screwdriver while the unit was assembled.
After breaking it down and tracing the wires, all looked good. The centripetal switch was wired correctly, functioning smoothly, and all wires buzzed out as expected with my meter.
I did add some 3n1 oil to the switch, and blew out the sawdust and dust bunnies.
Oddly, after reassembly, the motor would not start, only humming (as if the capacitor was dead). I tried a new capacitor and got the same results. I gave it a quick spin and it turned freely, but then the motor suddenly began to smoke violently.
I tested both caps and they were still good, but have not retested the coils yet.
I suspect a short in one of the coils, so this one may be toast.
I could freely slide the plunger on the centripetal switch with a screwdriver while the unit was assembled.
After breaking it down and tracing the wires, all looked good. The centripetal switch was wired correctly, functioning smoothly, and all wires buzzed out as expected with my meter.
I did add some 3n1 oil to the switch, and blew out the sawdust and dust bunnies.
Oddly, after reassembly, the motor would not start, only humming (as if the capacitor was dead). I tried a new capacitor and got the same results. I gave it a quick spin and it turned freely, but then the motor suddenly began to smoke violently.
I tested both caps and they were still good, but have not retested the coils yet.
I suspect a short in one of the coils, so this one may be toast.
