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08.10.2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jnev View Post
Looking closely at it, the enamel has actually worn out, and it appears that the windings are touching the motor can. This will cause it to short, correct?
Correct. If you can, try to bend the wires so that they aren't touching the can and then try to spin it. When a motor is shorted, it's like having 100% brake all the time.
   
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