Speed control

tkm · Post by **tkm** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:14 pm

Hello
Just acquired this 1982 SS , the speed control is extremely stiff- where are the lubrication points
terry

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:24 pm

tkm wrote:Hello
Just acquired this 1982 SS , the speed control is extremely stiff- where are the lubrication points
terry

Do not attempt to move the speed control except when the power is on. There is a good maintenance FAQ at the top of the maintenance and repair forum.
Al

tkm · Post by **tkm** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:03 pm

Ok it says lubricate sheaves and speed dial--is there somewhere where is detailed in a manual or thread for newbies

algale · Post by **algale** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:19 pm

tkm wrote:Ok it says lubricate sheaves and speed dial--is there somewhere where is detailed in a manual or thread for newbies

Yes, if you read that thread there are links posted to the maintenance manuals in pdf format. They will show you were to lubricate. Try this:

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/prod ... e_1_10.pdf

tkm · Post by **tkm** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:33 pm

That will help , I am going to print it off ,thanks again
Terry

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:33 pm

And this http://www.songofthegreatlakes.com/sslube.htm

Ignore "30" wt oil.

Use "10" wt (turbine, sewing machine, 3in1...)

A zoom spout oiler makes this easier.

Every 10 hrs is better.

griffmeister · Post by **griffmeister** » Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:45 pm

JPG40504 wrote:And this http://www.songofthegreatlakes.com/sslube.htm

Ignore "30" wt oil.

Use "10" wt (turbine, sewing machine, 3in1...)

A zoom spout oiler makes this easier.

Every 10 hrs is better.

Unscrewing the belt guard and sliding it out of the way gives you a better view of everything, too. Not perfect, but better.

billmayo · Post by **billmayo** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:51 pm

I believe you need at least 6-12 drops of oil in the Control Sheave to help flush out and lubricate the Control Sheave bearing. I do not believe you can put too much oil in the Control Sheave hole, only the lack of enough oil can be be a problem. The extra oil will help flush out the bearing. I have not found that the extra oil being flung out of the Control Sheave bearing will cause any future damage inside the headstock. It may even help lubricate the speed control quadrant teeth and worm gear.

tkm · Post by **tkm** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:35 pm

i do appreciate all the help,it seems to working very well ,wondering if it had ever saw oil
Terry

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:42 pm

Amen to Bill Mayo's post (above).

Also will add that putting the machine in drill press position will help in oiling the lower sheaves and shaft. Don't forget the lower sheave.