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	Subject - Start Capacitor Quikcheck Ship Shock Learned this the hard way when the steering gear on the USNS Regulus had a little "flooding problem". Wrap a bootlace around the motor shaft so that when it's pulled you are providing the srating torque in the direction of motor rotation. Energize the starting circuit, and make like a lawnmower...if the motor chugs away, you need a new start cap. Cheers; JimmyDee I would like to welcome you the the Electrical Knowledge Forum. Thank you for your contribution. This also is a good way to get a cap motor started if needed for an emergency. A bad starter switch will also act like a bad cap also. Jim