Pumped locked up on spring startup?

[rtpatter]

Once again I have this forum to thank for saving $$. After reading some post I decided to take apart my pump (@ 8:30pm by flashlight) and was able to spin something not really sure what but when I put back together it started working. Any Idea as to what caused this so I can prevent in the future? Also does this mean my pump is about to fail in the near future? I run my pump 24/7 so starting shouldn't be an issue but I would like to prevent next winter if at all possible.

Thanks

[Poconos]

There is a link in post #5 of the thread I posted above. Here it is.

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=4800

Read that and it should explain what happened. Me thinks it is simply the starter switch that got cruddy.

When it is running does it sound OK? That is something like a squeal or grinding noise that could indicate a bearing failure ?
Al