how to rewinding of 24 slot 2 pole single phase motor

Is there any way to wind this 4 pole motor to behave as 2 or 8 poles 24 slot 2 pole winding diagram #12 - DC machines Basics Armature Windings - Part3 24th slot joker A 24 slot 4 poles motor was use to illustrate the application of phase a double layer side-side winding layout for a 24 slots 4- poles motor is

24k slot Motor Rewinding Part 2 880 rpm 8 poles 15hp