Problem with Washing machine?

I have a Hot Point washing machine model # WLW1500BBLAD. The motor is trying to turn the pump and transmission but it's kicking out the limit switch. I've check for loose articles of clothing in the pump hoses, inside the enter of the tub and it will not turn. The rotation the motor is trying to turn the agitator is counter-clock wise. I can turn the agitator clock wise with no problem. I haven't remove the belt yet to see if the transmission will turn or if the motor will turn. Don't know which would be worse...A motor with burnt windings or a bad transmission. What do you think my problem could be?