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I guess the power pro had a metal piece there, no putty... I guess I could drill that or idk... Really leaning on ordering an idler shaft with bearings...

Finally got to check the set screw. It was nice and tight. the headstock seems to run smooth, but there's a bearing knock coming from somewhere. I have not removed the quill. I assume I have to drill out that metal piece that is preventing me from getting to the hex headed screw that would allow me ...

Thanks for the comments guys, I'll check on these ideas and give it a whirl. Good trouble shooting techniques!

-Scott

Hello, I recently purchased a used powerpro mark 7. Love it. But there's a bit of bearing knock coming from the headstock on higher speeds. I went through the process of centering the bearings where the two belts connect internal, and while that helped, it seems that it still has a bit of knock. And ...