Ok, so I dug a little deeper and solved the problem. The copper straps provide electrical connectivity to both sets of brushs. When I stripped down and re assembled the motor to inspect last fall, I did not properly isolate/insulate one of the mounting bolts that holds one strap to the frame. Hence the bolt was shorting the strap to the frame- causing the pretty blue smoke to waif up off the stud.
Used a small rubber washer to insulate the shaft of the bolt where it go’s through the strap into the frame, and wall-la, no more mister sparky. Motor runs like a top.
Used a small rubber washer to insulate the shaft of the bolt where it go’s through the strap into the frame, and wall-la, no more mister sparky. Motor runs like a top.
