Chop saw motor died...

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The motor is about 25 years old. Went out to cut some stuff and a flash of light came from the back. It triped the breaker; reset it and did nothing but trip it again. Can these motors be rebuilt? It has a 5hp Dayton AC Induction motor with 3500 rpm. I'd hate to have to replace this, I know it won't be cheap. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.Jason
Reply:Can't say for sure,but it sounds like all the smoke leaked out of it. If it's just an induction motor,I'd guess one of the fields shorted to ground. Won't be worth any less to take it apart to see.                                   MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:The general rule with Induction Motors is if it is 10HP or less, it's cheaper to replace them than have them professionally rewound and dipped.  This is of course dependent on several factors such as if it's a special direct drive, or obsolete motor that can't be replaced without some custom made mounting system.  Dayton motors are readily available from your local Grainger outlet.I have at least a dozen induction motors at work from 2 to 200HP and I've had a replace and/or rewind several over the past 17 years.  Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:Yeah, it's nothing special, just pulleys and two belts. Thanks.
Reply:I went ahead and replaced it. Just like new now.