It is not only arcing what is at stake.
It is the much larger startup current as compared to the running current.
Unfortunately there are many types of induction motors: shaded pole, permanent split phase, capacitor start, capacitor start-capacitor run.
The starting current may be anywhere from 2 to 5 times the full load current.
Post a photo of the motor, including its plate.
Many times the plate shows the full load amps, and the startup (locked rotor) amps.