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I just tried it again after reading your post, but I think its finally dead. After turning it on at the breaker box. It hummed, and began to smell, and I saw a slight spark. I wired blue, and orange to plug.

Yes, I was told it was out of a lennox furnace. It must be really old because the two times I took it to the shop the guys all were like "Where'd you get that"? Im affraid to try it again, but given the info you found what wires should I have hooked up to my cord?

Why does the breaker not trip BEFORE the motor shorts is a new concern of mine?

Should I not even attempt running it again after the pop/spark?

Hooked it up like you stated above. (Before I read your reply)...Fan came on full speed... Im happy fan slows down (on its on) then huge spark and that horrible smell??? im not so happy anymore :dunno: I think it may be dead now. Im getting ohm readings from all wires, but the yellow now. black...

Yes it was out when tested. The outlet is wired correctly for 240v. If using the 4 prong plug. Which wires from the motor should I connect to the to my 2 hots? Where should the white neutral from the plug go Finally should the ground (from the plug) just connect to the side of the squirrel...

Can't find actual diagram online for model motor...?

Heres the info on the plate: GE model# 5KCP49SG1010S V. 208-230 HP. 3/4 PH. 1 HZ. 60 RPM. 1075 This is what I was told my wires are by a local electric supply, and repair shop. 2 purple cap. Blk. Hi Blue. Med Yellow. Common Brown. Med Low Red. Low Orange ???

Hello everyone. Im trying to wire a GE electric motor to an outlet. The motor is out of an old HVAC unit. I will be using it along with the blower housing it came with as an exhaust fan for my garage. Now.... After installing a new recepticle which seems to be fine. I ran a temp extension cord...