For $12.00, I bought a 5 HP, SINGLE PHASE Baldor compressor motor that has a problem. When I spin it up by hand, it turns, but a little roughly and then spins by itself, but not for very long. It stops too soon. It is not, by any means, seized, but there is too much friction compared to what it should be. I did not run it under power yet
It is ball bearing based, which I concluded after seeing grease fittings on it.
My hope is that it should be an easy fix. Either the grease caked, or perhaps the bearings need replacement. Any thoughts on how to proceed?
thanks
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