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by palletwood
Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: upper control sheave
Replies: 4
Views: 1620

Re: upper control sheave

sorry... i just figgerd it out, the bearing is missing. so ill probably buy another control sheave assembly
by palletwood
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: upper control sheave
Replies: 4
Views: 1620

Re: upper control sheave

actually i think its called the floating sheave.. when i turn on the shop-smith and i try to adjust the speed the speed control arm hits the "leaves" on the sheave and completly stops the motor.. i cant seem to find any info on how to fix this problem
by palletwood
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: upper control sheave
Replies: 4
Views: 1620

upper control sheave

hey guys, im new to a shopsmith! i recently purchased a mark 5 used.. the upper control sheave wont seem to adjust.. its almost like the speed control is bent or something. any suggestions?