On Apr 28, 4:07 pm, Deodiaus wrote:
I tried first by replacing the capacitor. I could not pry off the
pump because it was rusted shut and bolted on well.

This is standard with "pool stuff" around water.

The repair guy said it was a break in the winding. He is rewinding it
for $170.
I was thinking of doing it myself but I was told that rewinding it
manually is tough.

He is right, it is.

BTW, I cannot refind the "for sale" motor on the web anymore.

Here's the first lesson in "shopping like a woman": Ya snooze, Ya
loose!
You see that "good price" you MUST buy it right then and there. If you
futz around trying to make up your mind, it'll always be too late!
Later it will be gone. [Hey, you think there's nobody else out there
who can spot a bargain like you?]