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I find it necessary to APOLOGIZE for my mistake in saying all 4 wires were connected INTERNALLY. At my age, my mind isn't as sharp as it was years ago. After your last response,asking for the motor name plate, I removed the motor to take a photo. When removing the motor, I discovered there were only ...

The 4 wires are connected INTERNALLY to the motor,& there is no blue wire.The yellow wire could be considered beige, as the wires are 38 years old. I also failed to mention the top 2 pins on the toggle switch are the ON & the bottom 2 pins are OFF. My problem is knowing which colored wires go to ...

While disassembling the headstock of my Shopsmith, I inadvertently removed the screws mounting the motor to the pan. This allowed the motor to slide forward & pull the wires from the pins & I have no idea as to which pins they were connected. I have a 1980 Mark V with a Smith motor which has 4 wires ...

I would like to thank Navycop, beeg and JPG for the quick replies...as this was my first question on any forum. JPG, kudos! You called it and I now only have 1/64" in and out play. I never had a clue that there was a set screw sitting under there. Navycop, I'm keeping the name of that expert handy ...

...hoping for answers, please.

I bought a Shopsmith in 1980, new. My saw blade recently started binding. The spindle that the sawblade attaches to has about 3/32" play in and out.

I would like to repair it on my own, and while searching for a repair manual to no avail, I discovered the DVD offer ...