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Absolutely correct. [I've noticed a fair amount of folk that read this thread, so I hope you don't mind me adding a couple pictures.]

The spacer isn't missing, although it is fairly worn down.

Motor Damage.jpg

>>JPG said:
>>. . .look fer de sleeve and non-original groove in
>>the sheave hub ...

Wow. This forum is the best in the world!

<<Rolling up sleeves>>

Why is it, the more time consuming the repair -- the cheaper the part to be replaced?

Thanks again for all your help!

Thank you for all your quick replies.

Yes everything is lubricated. I do the 10 hour maintenance weekly, and lubricate the sheaves monthly.

Yes when I put the belt back on, the noise returns. It seems as if the tension of the belt pushes the fan sheave into the fan shroud.

[Yes #504206 is part ...

About two years ago, I was traded a 1961 Mark V in exchange for fronting six months rent to a newlywed couple (I got his father's Shopsmith. Would have liked to be a fly-on-the-wall for THAT conversation!)

Never cleaned or lubed, it had this intolerable scraping noise when it ran. Also something ...