Mark wrote:
On Oct 29, 9:16 pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
I have a 115v, 1 1/8 HP motor with a faceplate rating of 13 Amps. It
actually draws 17 Amps (according to the Kill-A-Watt) with no load.

Does the difference mean anything important?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

P.S.
I haven't run the motor for more than a couple of minutes...

could mean some shorted turns or binding bearings, (but you should be
able to feel that by turning the rotor by hand) or it could mean
nothing..

leave it run for longer and see how hot it gets..

Does it have a starter relay or cap that is defective?


It has a starter relay that disengages properly. The start cap is new.