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Great now I know how it looks that helps

That's great thanks that helps

What ever the plastic connecting thing was inside it. I cant even tell what it was all I see is parts of plastic. Gasket seems good I will put oil on it an see how it does. So in that housing its ment to be filled with oil? I have read few using a different oil then what is recommended? Spring seems...

great more info love it.

what and or how do you fix jigsaw due to parts no longer available ???

thank you! i will review

next is to see if i have to trash my jigsaw due to no access to parts anymore

Can I see what nylon bolt you are referring to?

I like to do same changed you did you your bs, where will I find these bolts an such that you changed out

I was thinking the of doing same thing saves $68

What about the ties for the wheels what are best ones to get? Any tricks aside from placeing them in warm water then install from what I know.

I use a mixture I learned from my grandfather of beeswax, mineral oil, and pure not box store bought boiled linseed oil. When mixed right it's amazing, I personally dont like pastwax. All of my 100+ year old tools get this on them 1 time a year for the most part.

The blue aftermarket ones not the red ones ss sells?
Mine in from 1981 so I assume I will do that upgrade then as well, do you think the new cover is worth it with access an clear panel?

Ok then I stick with oem belts, some guy is selling both belts for $30 new. I keep them on the side till I need them.