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I called Shopsmith and they told me that the control sheave, bearing, and button are one piece.

I may see if I can find a sealed bearing to fit the sheave and press a rod into it.

If not, I see that there are a couple of sheaves for sale on eBay.

Thanks for quick response and the info.

I wasn't sure if the bearing and button were one assembly or 2, but, the bearing is destroyed.

The retaining loop was a twisted wreck in the bottom of the motor housing.

I'll contact Shopsmith about the part numbers.

The quadrant (porkchop) should be centered on the control sheave button. The 2nd picture where the retaining loop is missing shows that you have a problem with the speed control assembly. Later pictures shows the quadrant centered on the control sheave button with the retaining loop.

I would ...