Super Pump Appearance

[Sumo1]

I've got a replacement motor for a Superpump on the way and it's black and it's an A. O. Smith motor. The price for the motor (2hp) was 209.99.
Hal

[Poolsean]

This is a factory pump, not a used one.

Smith, as in A.O. Smith is a major supplier of motors.
The part number on the lable, SP2607Z2 is a Hayward specific part number for a 1 hp, 2 speed pump. I can't imagine that someone would create a specific label for replacement motors that are used for multiple applications. What I mean is, the label verifies that it is a factory direct motor for your pump, and not a replacement/used pump.

The capacitor you see is common on some models and is an energy device. The start/run capacitor allows a higher torque for the motor to start, with less power draw.
It's really a minor thing, but none the less, I wouldn't worry that it doesn't look like other pumps.

You can make your own two speed pump by replacing a single speed motor with a two speed motor onto the wet end of a pump. As mentioned, make sure it's the same rated horsepower on high speed as what you currently have.
If you're looking to replace the impeller to a higher hp impeller, you can do so safely by not exceeding a 1/2 hp difference. Keep in mind also that if you change the impeller, you may have to change the diffuser too.
Its best to just keep the same hp impeller.
(The cost difference of a one speed and a two speed pump is all in the motor, so expect to pay more for a replacment two speed motor)

[kwong]

I think that black portion sticking out is where the capacitor resides ... (capacitor start/ cap start sometimes called in product descriptions).
In the event that your motor appears dysfunctional .. sometimes if you get that whirring sound as if the motor won't 'kick in' to turn over .. others have suggested to replace the capacitor (~$8-$10) and all is good!