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I sent him the pics of the part but I think he will have to have it in his hands to really see if he can do anything with it. Time will tell.

Tomorrow is headstock teardown day I have to see what lurks under the steel skin to see how much needs to be done with my new toy. I found a guy one state away who advertises that he will make any part you need for your stuff. He for many years had problems with various machines he needed parts for ...

[quote="JPG40504"]Kryptonite = Superman = Clark Kent]

I knew where you were coming from just funnin' wit ya!

JPG40504 wrote:Obviously you are not Clark Kent!:D

I certainly hope it is not getting so hot as to suggest ceramic bearings! Be careful of/with the plastic speed control cam(they are 'irreplaceable'/or at least very difficult to replace)! Welcome!!!!!!! BTW It would be appropriate to have started a new thread, and Where ya at? You can edit yer prof...

Howdy gentlemen, New member glad to be here. Just purchased a used Mark VII yesterday and this post caught my eye. The unit I got runs pretty good but is somewhat noisy and as such I am thinking the bearings are in need of some TLC/replacement. I think the post that Francis put up about lubing the b...