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The key on the idler shaft seems to be fine - there is really no movement of the control sheave on the shaft, and the control sheave slides freely. I did mildly file and polish the sides of the sheave vanes that were making contact. Also was able to seat the loop bearing back into the control sheave...

I pulled the idler shaft out and fiddled with the Control Sheave again. The Control Sheave slides freely on the idler shaft, but as mentioned before, the Control Sheave is binding against the Idler Sheave as can be seen in the photo. http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachment.htm?attachmentid=11220&...

Ok, have a problem. I cleaned all the components in the headstock, and was able to get the control sheave loosened. After getting it back together, I started the motor and was able to change the speed from slow to high and then back to slow several times. Then going from slow speed back to high I he...

I have decided to go ahead and disasemble, clean and lube things well at this point. Is 3-in-1 oil ok for the lubing on this? Please provide reference/location to recondition video if you can find it.

Thanks,
Steve

I purchased a Mark V 510 this past weekend which was manufactured in 1988. I am new to Shopsmith – had not seen one before seeing this one listed on craigslist and then doing some research. It was used off and on for the first 10 to 12 years, but seems to not have been used much at all the last 10 y...