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Default free 7.5hp motor - probable weight? ball bearing or bushings? (fourpix)

I've been offered a free electric motor, "brooks" brand, apparently made
in England. I later intend to use it in a rotary converter project.
though it's here IN my town, making contact with the guy is "pretty near
impossible". presently await his call, or reply, which could be a few
more weeks (with luck).

meanwhile, here's the -only- four photos i have of it, the guy provided
these

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ent=motor1.jpg
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ent=motor2.jpg
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ent=motor3.jpg
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ent=motor4.jpg


meanwhile, guys, hopefully YOU can tell me:

how much this thing MIGHT weight, roughly? or, alternately, your best
guess would be 'more than I know now. question has mostly do do with
loading considerations - what I'd need to bring when I go get it. I
found two 'similar-looking' motors on ebay (or somewhere), one at 185
lbs, another at 196 lbs. that sound about right?

also, do the two grease fittings indicate this particular motor has
bushings 'instead of' ball bearings?

OR do the grease fittings near the endbells indicate -nothing-, other
than "this motor has grease fittings"?

thanks guys :-)