On 2009-08-06, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
Okay, I finally took the electric motor (3/4 hp, capacitor start) off the
cement mixer. This is the motor that got flooded under water for about a
day or two (about 4 months ago).

Shaft will not turn. What's my next step? Tap on it with a soft mallet?
Try to take the end caps off? Move the shaft axially?

If you've done this, please advise. If you think it's a lost cause, tell
me.

Thanks, Ivan Vegvary


I would disassemble and then see. Maybe silt solidified inside or
something like that, or just fluffy rust.

For $100 I can sell you a 1 HP cap start motor, 3450 rpm.

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