Any Lube assembling power head

onevw · Post by **onevw** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:02 pm

Do you use a lube on the shafts that cary the variable pulleys also what needs lube when I put the power head back together. Also are these pulleys Ok to use and should I prepare the pulleys drive face in some way.

RICK

backhertz · Post by **backhertz** » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:56 pm

Hi Rick,
You are really getting into it! I know Bill Mayo has a method of reconditioning the sheaves. I'm not sure how. Looks like you got em all out. The motor can be tough, but you obviously got it!. There's control & idler on the idler shaft as you know. Check out the bearing on the control sheave. a 30 weight oil is recommended by some.

Here is a link & some videos- but you already have the sheaves out...<smile>
http://www.songofthegreatlakes.com/sslube.htm

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt2.htm
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt3.htm

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3765

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:35 am

Light machine oil(turbine oil/three in one oil/sewing machine oil/10W machine oil...)

Add every 10 hrs of operation.

I would use the sheaves as they are. They are a bit worn, but are not 'grooved'.