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Thanks for that tip. It's quicker that way.

I won't start a new thread because on this topic I found people talking about the drive sleeve subject. Buuuut, I did pay $20 to just talk to some engineer at shopsmith, and incase there is anyone out there who doesn't like guessing (like me), he said they use 40-60 inch lbs. on the drive sleeve set...

Oh, yea, I just now saw the pictures of the two types. The one I split was the older version. Like I said it was trash to begin with. I was just going to keep it as a immediate back up piece. I have two headstocks that I put in new bearings, they both have the slip type. The idea of the new set scre...

Ok, thanks,, I tried looking in various places, I found a spot where they gave some suggestions. But even going with the lowest torque they specified I split the screw hole at it's thinnest spot. The gear was pretty beat up so I really didn't care about it, I got it on ebay as extra parts. I'm just ...

Ebay great deals. Buyer beware, (incase you were unaware), if seller does not take returns it's not worth the money.

Oh, I'm a he, older than my machine by 2yrs. I am surprised this thing keeps on going. Everything works great with the exception of not being able to find a torque on the set screw. Sorry to disturb your little family here.

FNG- Val here, just need a bit of info. with this question I had. I found no other place to go. I saw these other posts talking about the clutches in the drive sheave and figured this would be a good place to start.
Has anyone any knowledge here, or can send me to the right place to get my answers ?

I heard a knock when I put the headstock back together after replacing all the bearings. I found the set screw on the Gilmer drive gear was loose. Have you any idea how much torque should be applied.