Thanks Ted,
Actually, I mentioned in the original post that I do have "wires are something like blue/green/yellow it has a phase array like a stepper motor and needs a controller to match". I wish I had your talent for searching for schematics and things. As it is, I have no idea what is in the controller box. I'll try the forums that you noted.
Since I used to be involved in English cars, I am familiar with the Lucas concept of "smoke". That and laying under the car and having oil drip on my face.
Marty