Pump Problems!

[matt4x4]

I doubt that would have caused it, but I could be wrong, if it spun up fine at first, and didn't bind and hum, I would have to say it wasn't teh seal since it would take a lot more binding and friction to break the motor.
Almost sounds like you may have lost some brushes and it's no longer energizing the windings.
I'm thinking for what it's worth to open it up again and inspect it before buying a new one.

[scooter hotrod]

I plan on breaking it open again tonight....I knew I would have to, but obviously didn't want to. It shouldn't be as hard this time since I know how it goes back together.

[Poconos]

There are no brushes on these motors. Brushes are used on DC or AC/DC motors like those for vacuum cleaners, shop vacs, blenders, electric drills, etc. The pump motor does however have a centrifugal switch for the starting winding. Switch opens when up to speed. Since this motor isn't making any noise or hum at all, sounds like a completely open circuit. Could be the thermal breaker opened and won't close again or a wire blew open somewhere. When you have the motor off, try running it without the pump stuff attached. See if it makes any noise at all. You can also do a continuity check of the breaker, windings, switch, if you have an ohm meter. Wish I could offer more advice.
Al

[scooter hotrod]

I went ahead and bought a new one because I know this one is at least 5 years old. Probably closer to 8 when looking at some of the paperwork left by the previous owners of the house. It does make a humming noise after removing it from the piping, but it doesn't spin the shaft at all. I'd like to use convert it to a pump to remove water from my pool.....I have everything I need, except for the damn thing to run. Any advice??????

[matt4x4]

Impeller Stuck? bearings ceased?