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Old 11-15-2016, 07:26 PM   #1170
footfootfoot
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce View Post
I'm sure it has a starting circuit that drops out when it's up to speed.
All it takes is two gears to change the direction of rotation.
It does, I've called an electrician friend in on the case; I'm out of my depth, here. I'd have to go searching for gears...

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Originally Posted by glatt View Post
or point it the other direction
No room.

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
Or just remind it that direction is a choice, and send it to motor conversion therapy.
You've been in Texas too long.

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr View Post
Maybe find a motor younger than you are?
Yeah, and they're all like, "How long will I have to run? How many volts will you give me? I can't start because I want to hang out with my friends. I need to take a break for a half an hour.
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