On Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:40:46 GMT, Ignoramus8558
wrote:

I would like to find a little 12 VDC motor that could survive a locked
rotor condition indefinitely, or some other simple solution. A little
solenoid with a dual coil (pulling and holding) also comes to mind. I
need something that can be bought for a few bucks at most or made
easily, and I am out of ideas.

What about the motor & worm-gear from a salavged CDRom drive?