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Please comment if these statements are correct or not: 1. If I had a v-belt that was the normal SS width (9/16"), but was a little longer (say 27" instead of the normal 26.5") - then the "SLOW" speed rpm would be a little faster, in that the belt would ride farther from the ...

SS is currently out of drive belts. I have read the pros and cons in numerous posts regarding using substitute 1/2" wide belts that were 26", 26 1/2" and 27" long (examples: 4L260, 4L265 and 4L270). As far as I can determine, the proprietary factory SS drive belt is 26.5" lo...

On my friend's older mark V, the motor fan sheave is just starting to rub on the housing. We pulled it apart, and the old "thin-style" spacer was badly deformed. He contacted SS and was told that their new thicker/beefier 5/8" bore fan sheave spacer (P/N 504205, #124) was on back orde...

Yes - IMO the newer entire idler shaft assembly using two bearings and with the split bushing does seem better from a maintenance standpoint: Advantages : replaceable bearings (as you mentioned) and no need for a jamming set screw in the split washer bushing; However, I do think that the old water-p...

I agree that the use of a pointed set screw in a groove to secure a bearing is somewhat unique and can cause problems. The use of the LS threadlocker allows you to be able to fasten the screw to about 12-15 in. pds (install torque), but needing around 28 in. pds. (break torque) to loosen it, thus ma...

( Tried to post this info on my post requesting a torque value, but kept getting an error message ) Problem Summary : How tight to torque the small allen set screw in an older idler shaft eccentric bushing (non-split type). Solution thus far posted: use an L-shaped allen wrench and tighten down usin...

Bill, I appreciate the detailed info. Using the oversized washer for safety is a super idea - I had one that fit perfectly. It is just large enough to catch a section of the rim of the idler shaft bearing's outer race, thus "protecting" the bearing itself (along with the eccentric) from mo...

I have somewhere remembered a 20 to 30 inch-pound figure and have used that with a small torque-wrench. Others have just pointed to a torque which barely flattens the lock-washer. Hello nuhobby, I'm not looking for the torque for the bolt that goes thru the headstock castings/ears and secures the b...

Hello Everyone, I have a 1957 MkV greenie with the gilmer drive and with the water-pump style bearing on the idler shaft. It has the solid eccentric bushing with the allen set-screw (screw that centers and keeps bearing from rotating in bushing). Here's my question: I'm trying to determine if I have...

"PB Blaster" works great on freeing up severely rusted parts (dissolves rust). Comes in a spray can and can be found a Tractor Supply Co. or Napa and others. I would use as little as possible as you do not want to get any type of penetrant into that front quill bearing. Position the arbor ...