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Old 01-30-2011, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KarTek View Post
I dug into it today since it was nice outside and here's what I found:

It actually DOES have high and low pressure switches, just like an automotive type system. However, I don't think that's the problem in this case. I pulled the capacitor (it was very to locate and identify) and it was slightly swollen, leaking a clear oil from around the terminals.

I'm ordering a new one and we'll see how that does.
If that doesnt do it get your meter out and measure the resistance of the start and run windings. Also there is a way to run motors backwards for a second to un jam them.
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