"Smitty Two" wrote in message
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"David" wrote:


The rotor of an induction motor is filled with shorted
turns. This is what makes it an induction motor. If some of
those turns become open, the fault you observe will be the
result.

David

Is that a problem that you would characterize as economically repairable
on a 5 hp motor?

I would assume it to require a new rotor, in which case probably not, but a
motor repair shop probably has some good used motors available. Depending on
the nature of the fault, it might be possible to fix it, I'd at least take
it in for an evaluation if you don't feel like opening it up yourself.