> What kind of amperage  is it pulling ?

Plate says 1.9A but not actually measured it

And I forgot - we're into the 2010's now so the whole thing will
be more like 50 years old, not 40

> And is the speed good ?

Comparing the sound with my lathe motor (1/3hp, 1425rpm) it
seems to be OK and steady. It doesn't sound like it's straining
and the end-plate turns, so it's likely not the gearbox. It's a fairly
heavy and messy job removing the gearbox (wet sump) so I'm
reluctant to dismantle it any further than I have to at this stage
but push will come to shove at some time in the near future

Joe
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