Speed Control replacement

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I have a "zoom spout" that I use. Here's an alternative: a medical syringe.
It's a 12cc (available in various sizes). The needles shown are 18 ga, 1 1/2" (pink cap) and 22 ga 2" (yellow cap). I use either gauge.

Most medical facilities will supply these. I got mine from my veterinarian. The needles will be sharp and are easily blunted with a dremel or such. The needles just twist on, so are easy to interchange. They are called Luer-Lock. These are very inexpensive,too.

I find the needles to be easier to use in cramped spaces, and easier to control the amount of oil. As shown, the needles can be bent...Re-load by putting the needle into the oil and pulling on the plunger.

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Fred

[fixit]

He's a spammer!:eek: Reported already.

[db5]

My bride and I visited a Joann's fabric store yesterday. They were selling the Zoom oiler. I have also seen it at the local Ace Hardware. Jim

His link says he is "Pest Control". Wouldn't hire him because he can't even control himself.

Don't these idiots realize that they don't get business from this? Well, they do if you don't have some things that block companies from getting your IP address when you click on their link. Suggest you use Ghostery to block this crap. No, I will not include a link or I will be accused of the same crap this guy is pulling.

Google Ghostery and decide if you want use it. It has deleted a lot of CRAP (Chronic Recurring Advertising Promotions) from my email (IP address).

[charlese]

I could not change the speed of my '77 finally so I took the speed control assembly out to find it was a basket case. I ordered a new assembly and installed it Friday after finding some Blaster Garage Door Lube (as mentioned on this forum) at the local Lowes home store. It came from the factory with a small blob of grease (which I removed) on one end of the pork chop threads. I also replaced the pin with a 2" #10 bolt as mentioned on here.

In figuring out how this thing works I discovered it takes a lot of force to adjust it to the slow speed. Going faster takes strain off the assembly. And running it as fast as possible takes off all the strain.
So from now on I will turn the speed control to the fastest position when I don't intend to use it for a while. If I plan to do something or have a tool connected like my bandsaw is now I will leave it where it is. Of course when connecting a tool after not being used I have to turn it on and crank it down to slow first but I put a label on the headstock as a reminder.

It doesn't seem logical to leave it set to the highest speed but I don't see anything to be gained by letting it sit for weeks with the max strain on the speed assembly and gears. Everything else on mine seems to be working correctly and now the speed control dial turns easily.

Has anyone else investigated the force needed to slow down the drive? Maybe if I don't have to replace the speed control assembly for another 35 years (for me that will be in heaven if I make the cut!) I should just crank it down to SLOW and let the assembly sit under strain.

Just finished reading the whole thread - we got off on the subject of oilers and oil - HOWEVER one of the major things that make downward speed changes has been missed.

Hi, magnaman - You didn't mention oiling the lower sheaves! This spring loaded sheave is often the major cause of hard turning toward lower speeds. This is especially true after long periods of non lubrication.

To do proper oiling here, run up to high speed - put your machine in drill press position and oil liberally along the motor shaft then manually pull the outer sheave outward several times. You should immediately recognize a smoother and easier movement. Wipe off the excess oil - lower the machine from vertical and try the full movement of the speed control. This should help your situation so you can more easily lower speed.

I might also mention that failure to properly lubricate the motor sheaves puts excessive strain on the pork chop and associated speed control parts. Proper lubrication is really more important than the type of oil used.