Konstanty, Walter (GE Indust, ConsInd) wrote:
You may have a short in the armature or a ground to cause that extreme current. These motors are "random wound" using standard enamel wire and any competent local motor shop should be able to take the data from it and rewind it. Ask for a quote first as the price may be high. I'd estimate 8-10 hours. A "mom & pop shop" may be willing to do it for fixed price but expect $200+ for winding and overhaul.
*nod* It's definitely a winding-winding short as the motor will "chug" on a 12 volt battery and draw a *lot* of power. That's usually some of the windings being dead shorted to others.
I have 3 dead armatures like this on the shelf. Maybe I can get a discount. :-)
Chris