I'm working on building a Frankenlathe using an old TEFC motor on a cheapo lathe that I got for free because it had a dead motor.
I was trying to install the new power cord on the motor when one of the posts where the wire connects to the motor snapped off.
I pulled the motor apart to remove the broken post so I could hunt for a replacement when I noticed that all of the internal wiring had cracked or missing insulation. Is this motor a hopeless cause? I can't afford to spend too much money getting the thing running because I'm starting from scratch and I'm still needing tools and books.
So, I'm confident I can get the post replaced and the motor back together and wired up, but is it even possible to replace the internal wiring? At this point in time, my time is not worth more than my money, so I'd much rather do it myself and learn something than take it to a shop.
Thanks!
-Nathan