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I am well aware that I've jumped into the flogging of a long-dead horse.

Mind you, more than a few "precious metal" members have posted very

recently.

I have learned almost everything I think one needs to know about the SS

bandsaw from this thread and for that I am very grateful. Enough, in ...

Hi folks, here is my 2cents.

My BS is Model 505641, SN 84505 which, according SS Bandsaw FAQ's, puts it at Aug. of 1983.
Firstly, the wobble in the upper wheel that Caleb reported & showed in his video looks to be way excessive. I thought mine was bad till I saw his! Wherever it originates from ...

Thanks for the replies gents!
That's interesting about the preload for the bearing & makes perfect sense. I figured as much when I saw the deep bore & the unfilled 1/8" gap at the short end.
I'm still searching for the beastie but will post back here if I come up empty-handed. I'm not near a large ...

Jake,

Thanks for the reply. I take it yours was an A.O. Smith as well.
Well I guess this merits making a more thorough search for the missing spring washer before trying to find a replacement.

Hi peoples!

I am very grateful for the wealth of information shared in this forum!

You folks who have rebuilt these old Greenie motors should know this one.

Is there a spring washer or Belleville washer outboard of the bearing at the centrifugal switch end of the rotor? From others' posts I ...