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I recently installed a DIY Power Pro. This youtube answers all the questions in detail. 3 new holes/side are drilled in the upper casting for the new motor mounts. The bottom pan is attached to the casting with the original 4 screws. The old motor mount screws on the bottom of the pan are discarded....

It seams that you need to remove the included adaptor to use a shopsmith adaptor From the amazon description "Simple Operation: This complete lathe chuck set features an adaptor that change 1''x 8TPI into M33 x 3.5TPI. A set of installation tools can bring much convenience to your operation.&qu...

Did you follow the belt balancing proceedure? I just completed my new DIY Power Pro install and the balance proceedure is very simple. A few degree of rotation of the enccentric make a huge difference.