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Hey OTG, from all that I have read that would be a quick failure to the motor. Short test of the motors running capabilities without the starting relay has been performed this morning and was successful. It's all about the relay at this point. Thanks, Tim

Good morning Mr M, thanks for kicking in. Wiring diagram seems to put all the wiring in the correct place. The more I dig into the sound and no start yet freewheeling the more the Starting relay seems to be the routine failure point. No luck finding a replacement at the regular spots, I will...

Thanks for the PDF. Gotta at least try and fix the Block. Tim Photos at the top

Thanks for stepping in Cobbler

Tried both but no success. This is an old part that's likely out of production and will require a substitute. Too bad as the block is NOS

Correction Klixon 22 TOV-4CR-20-756

Craftsman bench grinder 22 TOV-4CR-20-756 starting relay by Klaxon, 4CR series.

According to manufacturer Klixon, it's a starting relay. Allows the motor to come up to speed before full power is engaged. Now to find on. Tim

Hey Andy, yes I spun the wheel before during and after. Nothing worked. Just the loud and aggressive hum. No capacitors on the 3/4 horse. it's called a Centrifugal Switch as per the earlier answer from Gleman. I pulled the motor apart and will try to order a new unit. Funny though, I also...

Thanks for the CS idea. Tim

Good news, thanks.

As an aside, is it possible it was set at the factory to the 220/240 setting??

So I've just purchased an NOS with a start problem. When the block is turned on the device emits a very loud electrical hum. I stumbled onto the site with a google search and there were about 20 pages of Block talk but nothing referring to my issue. Spins freely both with the heavy electrical...