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    Apr 5, 2014, 10:27 AM
    Induction motor rotating backwards
    I just replaced the induction motor on my carrier 8000 with a carrier oem p/n 318984-753 and the induction motor is now running reverse rotation... any ideas?
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    Apr 5, 2014, 11:40 AM
    Could you have accidentally reversed the wiring?
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    Apr 5, 2014, 12:45 PM
    Two wire 120vac single phase. Hot on top neutral on the bottom. Thought the same so I reversed the wiring and still same rotation.
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    Apr 5, 2014, 06:26 PM
    Reversing the not and neutral will not cause a motor to run backwards. Buying the wrong part might do it. Double check your part number and call HVAC Service & Support | Carrier – Home Comfort
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