answers to your suggestions 1-7
1. ok
2. ok
3. ok new pot
4. with leads connected voltage reads 9.29 volts, pulling down handle it reads 11.84 and releasing handle it returns to 9.29.
5. I get no voltage at the field or amature
6. no voltage at contacts
7. shorting the two connection no results it didn't jump.
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