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Pulled the motor apart last night and found the source of the noise. The back bearing relieved itself of all its grease and the sound was coming from the dry ball bearings. Oddly (to me anyway), the shaft rotation still felt very smooth. Anyway, thanks for the info you guys shared. I'll replace the ...

When I restored mine I tried many different ways. The ones that was the most effective was. Sandblasting, by far the easiest and quickest but if you don't have access to a good one then it wont work out for you. Don't waste time or money on Harbor Freight hand held blasters. Another way that worked...

Yes the motor operates. I turned it on ONLY for a split second since the power cord was in such poor condition. I am going to have to listen and feel a little closer after work. I am not absolutely sure right now if the sound comiong from the front or back. I am glad to hear you say that there shoul...

I have the motor out. When I spin the shaft, it makes a "clickity" sound, same sound when rotating in either direction. (I know your saying what the hecks a clickity sound!!!) Don't know how else to explain it. Since I've never done this rotation test on a motor, I don't know what normal i...

dcottrill wrote:Almost all the bearings can be replaced, with the exception of the bearings on the idler shaft (the middle shaft). If those go you will need to purchase the idler shaft from SS.

Why is the idler shaft bearing an exception which warrents a replacement shaft?

the nylon drive can easily be removed with two screwdrivers (one on each side) and pop it off. it has a spring type retainer. then pop it back on when ready. i have pressed several sets of bearings on in my machinst type vise using sockets the proper size. never press on the balls of the bearing or...

When removing the bearings on the drive sleeve assy., does the nylon drive and ring assy. (part 57) have to also be removed? If so, how?

Sure, I'll take the info.

I have a greenie also...1955. Do you recall the price for the 2 bearings?

Painted parts look GREAT!! Can't wait to get mine done. I disassembled mine this past week. Picked it up last weekend. The Verde Green looks blueish in the photo. Did the color reproduce similar to the color on the spray cans cap? Did use use regular paint stripper on your part before painting? p.s....