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Maytag MAH4000AWW - Motor will not run. Timeline: over 4 weeks growling sound increased with motor running. Inspection with belt off, motor turned freely. Large pulley tightly attached. Turning large pulley the bearings felt very good, I have installed many bearings never in a washer. New belt installed (1.5 inches shorter/smaller)changed sound somewhat but motor could not speed up to spin. Manually helping motor to accelerate somewhat successful. el