[TowerTalk] Another Tailtwister question

[Bill Aycock]

Barry- I think the Cap is really a phase control in the reversing circuit, 
not a starting Cap.. The value may be more critical than for starting. 
Check the manual.
Bill

At 06:49 PM 11/29/2004 +0000, Barry wrote:

>Tnx for all the responses about my stuck rotor.  Of course, today, it
>is working just fine! However, I thought I'd replace the motor
>starting cap anyway, as it is 14 years old.
>
>The original cap is rated 130-156 mfd.  Is the value critical?  I
>have a motor starting cap here that's 88-108 mfd.  Is that close
>emough?
>Tnx,
>Barry W2UP--
>Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up at mindspring.com
>Newtown, PA                     Frankford Radio Club
>
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Bill Aycock - W4BSG
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