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JPG wrote:Wheel bearing grease is cup grease (the wheel bearings reside in a cup race).

Who knew? Many thanks.
Bob

Thanks,
Bob

In the Maintenance section of the User Manual, on Lubricating the Upper Wheel Bearing, it says to use "cup grease or furnace bearing grease." I can't find either of these in my local Home Depot or hardware stores. Is there a suitable alternative grease for lubricating this bearing? What about white ...

To all;
All is (finally) well. I replaced the belts and the on/off switch with upgrades from Jacob Anderson (https://jacobs-repairshop.com/my-specialty-shopsmith-mark-v-headstock-repairs/) and finally get the lock mechanism from SS and the lock wedges from eBay (SS was out of stock on one of them ...

Yeah, that one I knew. The speed control 'pork chop' still has some sort of grease on it. Must be 25 years old.
Thanks again.

Thanks.

I got the lock wedges and am waiting for the new lock mechanism (bar and T-handle) from SS. I think I am comfortable with the "timing" process.
Thanks to all who have commented and helped.
Related question : I completely disassembled the headstock and inspected the bearings. All are fine. Will ...

JPG,
Thanks. That sounds reasonable and I think I understand. I'll get back when the parts arrive from SS. I missed ordering them today so will have to wait until Monday.
Bob

Success! (so far, anyway). I got the old, stuck wedges out. Had to cut the bar but that's no problem. I am ordering new wedges and lock assembly today. They're out of stock for a few days on one wedge.
Now, I need guidance on setting the " timing " of the wedges. I assume there is a ' magic ...

Thanks. Penetrating oil I have. And beeswax.