Thanks guys. Your sucess Haymaker convinced me to switch my motors from side to side and the problem followed the move. I will more than likely just put a new motor on it since it has been down for so long, and I need to get it back in use as soon as possible. I might tear the motor down afterward to see what makes it tick though. Thanks again.
Honestly look into seals first, a new motor is NOT cheap! Or even try
www.skidloaderpumps.com and see what Levi has available, he may be able to do a reman motor or even a new one. He may even be able to re-kit your old one. I had a motor that said it was stuffed, a new one would have cost me over $2,000 to replace i spent $7.50 in new O rings, good as new!
But of course, its your choice
i hope you get it up and running soon, at least its not a pump issue, they are a little more expensive and far more work.