Trying to figure out the wires

[Jamelia]

Hey all!! Thanks for letting me in.
I have an old GE electric motor that runs a wire brush and grinder, and when I took it off the bench to build a new bench, the wires at the motor to the plug fell apart.
There are two black wires from the inside of the motor to the plate, and one wire that goes from the plate out to the plug. So I know I need at least one more wire into the motor. The wire going in to the plate looks like it might be white, but VERY hard to tell.
I want to wire a new plug in, so it will run.
I am posting photos if I can.
Thanks for any help!!
Joe

 

[GreenTwin]

I can't answer your question, but I do highly recommend using a green ground wire secured to the metal frame of the motor.

Old motors can short the windings to the frame, creating a shock hazard.

A ground wire to the metal frame will cause the upstream breaker to trip if the motor develops a ground fault.

And I would recommend that you verify that the receptacle that you plug the motor into has a good ground connection.

Good luck. Hopefully someone here can guide you.

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[Jamelia]

Took a guess and connected it, and oh yea, added thegreen wire to the case. Works great!!
Mission accomplished