arther dailey
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a 1/2 hp single phase electric mtr , of a myford, when I got it wouldnt start with out a helping spin , sure sign of no start winding, checked it out ,re oiled bearings as they were drier than..well you know, sat for 25 years, windings checked out so had a good look at o/c switch, and it had been bent so the start winding wasnt getting connected, a gentle tweek, re assemble , and it purrs like a good un. happy days