In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> I thought it was Westinghuse in the Ford plant and it involved an out of
> balance motor.  Therefore it was:
>
> $10 for clipping the rotor winding.
> $14,990 - knowing which rotor to clip .
>
> Does anyone have an authorittative scenario or is this just
> another urban legend?

You know, I should know the answer to this, as I sit here in the Union
College Computer Center which is attached to Steinmetz Hall, wherein
works the EE Faculty.

But,alas, I don't.  The College is on break now, but I will see if I
can find an electrical engineer (or reasonable substitute) who might
know the answer.

Bruce.

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