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The motor is about 3 years old. I will have to run it again to let you know the temperature. Am I wrong but shouldn't it be somewhat hot anyway after running?

I have a 1.5hp Sta Rite pump. The other day it stopped running and only hums then trips the motor after a few seconds. The shaft turns freely, and I have checked the impeller for blockage. When I turn the power on and spin the shaft the motor runs fine, so I am assuming it is the capacitor...