garwayne

The switch works fine. Keep in mind that switch drops the start winding out of the circuit, so if the switch was malfunctioning the motor would still start (unless it failed open). But I've tested it and it works properly. You can actually hear it click when the RPM's take off.

Thanks RDspaguy. This motor is an AO Smith. It does not have a start capacitor as it is a split phase motor - picture attached...

Hi there, I'm new to this forum and looking for some direction on an issue that seems to be unique to what I've been able to find so far. I have a waterway executive 56 3hp pump for my old Sundance spa. It sat for a while over the summer after a move and the motor shaft rusted and caused some problems. After replacing the seal, impeller and motor bearings, I have yet another problem - the low speed doesn't work unless you give it a bit of a spin. High speed works fine. This motor has a start winding vs the start capacitor. The starting switch in the motor operates properly (both mechanically and electrically). I have checked the resistance in the windings and I do not have a short or open in the start winding. And when testing the resistance and manually moving the switch you can see the start winding resistance drop out. So, any ideas on what direction to go with this thing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks