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Ed - thanks for the search info. I found the thread on the misaligned sheave and tried the alignment method. The Sheave moved with a slight pop so I think my problem is that the Sheave is bone dry. I will try to get some penetrating oil in there and see if I can get things working. If that doesn't w...

Hi all, I am a new owner of a SS 500. From what I have figured it was new in the 50s. The previous owner had it in storage for the last two plus years. The problem I am having is the Floating Sheave on the motor shaft is not floating. I was having the same problem with the Control Sheave but with so...