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Sorry for the late reply. I installed the quadrant without the fender washers because it just wasn't a good fix. Its installed the normal way and if I take my time slowing it down it works fine. Speeding it up is quick as I need and smooth. As I understand it this is normal. Have had fun using it. M...

OK Update. Ordered a new quadrant and installed it. The assembly looks good and I can now turn the machine to low speed. All pulleys shafts are lubricated, Belts look good and bearings feel fine. I noticed while installing the speed assembly that the flange that the assembly screws to is warped, pro...

Thanks David. I'll have a careful look at the whole assembly. I downloaded the PDF and will read it today.
Thanks for your help.

My machine is gray and SS # 23925 if that helps. The threads on the aluminum Quadrant are stripped (worn). The brass worm gear looks ok. I found a YouTube channel last night which was very helpful. His channel is Jacob A. I understand how the speed is adjusted a lot better now. I'm going to have a b...

Hi, I am a new owner of an old Mark V ( I think) and new to to this forum. I've been cleaning and taking stock of what parts I need to replace and am trying to order a Quadrant Assembly part 504221. It is definitely worn out. So can someone explain to me how the speed adjustment of the whole machine...