Electric slide motor conversation please.

bucky wrote:
A question for the electrically talented among us please. Can a motor run but get weak? My local motor place says its fine, my experiences tell me it's not. My slide is not binding, it is properly lubricated with Dri slide, but coming in it can not get over the hump without help. I have tested all power and grounds, the battery is fully charged, and the harness coming out of the frame at the slide motor matches voltage at the battery. The motor runs in both directions as it should. I know that electric motors have full power instantly, so can this thing be bad but still spin when powered? Thanks for any help.

As most of us are finding out, getting older doesn't make you stronger. That goes for batteries and motors too.
I have always felt that the motor on my largest slide (14') was underpowered. The last five years seem to have slowed it down even more. Just something to think about.