On Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:05:08 +0000, 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

From the comments so far, I'd be tempted to disassemble the thing
completely* for a thorough cleaning, then reassemble with all due
attention paid to rusted-out parts and proper lubrication -- but then, I
like taking things apart.

Whatever else you do, when you're in there you should probably replace
the switch or the contacts, as appropriate.

* Well, without unwinding the stator windings...

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