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by fkzdiceman
Thu Oct 08, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

Hi Guys,

My parts finally arrived and I'm ready to get this puppy up and running. First problem, how do I remove the old spacer. I can't figure out how to get the old one out and I don't see any instructions.

Thanks!

-matt
by fkzdiceman
Fri Sep 25, 2015 2:47 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

Thanks beeg. I got a complete speed control assembly off of eBay last night, but I will send my broken knob in for an upgraded one. Never hurts to have spares. Thanks for the link!

I ordered the spacer for the fan sheave from Shopsmith. Hopefully I will get everything next week and get it installed ...
by fkzdiceman
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

I would say this speed control handle is shot. There are some teeth on it, but most of them are completely shot. No wonder the speed dial wasn't turning!

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And the scorch marks on the motor shield or whatever you call it at 7:00 and 11:00 positions seems to indicate that the ...
by fkzdiceman
Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

Nevermind on part 2. I found some info on the motor sheave, or the fan sheave as it is called. Looks like the only tools I'll need are a spring compression board and the trusty 5/32" allen wrench. I suppose removing the fan sheave and turning on the motor will tell me if it is a bearing that is bad ...
by fkzdiceman
Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

Wow JPG, they weren't kidding. You are the man! It looks like the teeth on the back side of the control knob are in REALLY bad shape. 1 item that I will be replacing.

For the sheave on the motor, how do I go about checking that spacer and fixing it? Are any special tools required to remove that ...
by fkzdiceman
Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

Re: New SS User With an old Mark V

Yeah, I don't have the tools to pull or press motor bearings. That is gonna suck if that is the problem. It really looks like the sheave is touching something, but I can't tell when it is up to speed.

When the guy dropped it off it didn't make that noise, but it was plugged in to an extension cord ...
by fkzdiceman
Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: New SS User With an old Mark V
Replies: 20
Views: 3828

New SS User With an old Mark V

Hi All,

I just picked up an 81/82 vintage Mark V. I've always thought they were cool and found what I thought was a good deal on Craigslist. The guy I bought it from fired it up, but he was selling it for his dad and didn't know much about it and of course I had never touched one. Been reading and ...