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Yes, I did lub or use silicone spray on the gears - however I didn't use a file to reshape the gears. After cleaning up the old gears they looked OK - the old quadrant (pork chop) gears were all bent. I may try the file and relub the gears,

Thanks

OK, I can live with it being hard to turn (hopefully it will loosen up with use)as long as it runs AND it is running sooo much better - sounds like a new machine!! I bougbt the SS in July 1981 and I can't live without it - last week I was wondering what I would buy to replace it with.

I think that the threads on the old quadrant assembly and the new "pork chop" don't gee haw - the threads on the old part must be slightly worn - That's the only thing that I can figure - they look OK - looking back I wish that I had replaced the entire quadrant assembly.
I used the SS for quite ...

Thanks for the suggestions - I used some liquid wrench and let it rest a few minutes - I cut the end off of a large nail and used the nail to drive the roll pin through - it's all back together now. The speed dial is hard to turn BUT otherwies the SS works great now!! I'm a happy camper now.

Today I received a new quadrant and control sheave assembly in the mail.
I've already taken off the old control sheave and replaced it with a new one.
I've taken the old quadrant off and can't remove it from the post/shaft. Is there a trick to removing it? I don't want to be to aggressive and break ...

Great looking bookcase and very cute dog -

This is all very helpful - I really appreciate everyone's advice.
I enjoy making wooden toys and the SS breaking down has put an end to that.
Maybe I'll up and running soon with your help
Tom

OK, good to know - I'll be able to work on it the end of the week.
Is is best to remove the motor and work from the bottom of the SS?

Oh I hope so - your video link is a big help. -

Bob
Thanks - I appreciate all the help I can get - I wan get the parts for a few days so I have time to study up on how to get this job done.
Tom