Idler Shaft
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Idler Shaft
Can the bearing be replaced on the new style of idler shaft or do you still have to buy the whole assembly when they go bad? I can pull off and press on bearings on quill, drive and motor shafts.
Re: Idler Shaft
It looks like you can. I don't know any reason to think you couldn't. A new one is not an incredibly expensive part at $43.99 though.
Ed from Rhode Island
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chapmanruss
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Re: Idler Shaft
As long as you can remove the old bearings and press on new ones you should be able to replace them yourself. You just need to find the correct replacement bearings.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
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All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
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Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
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Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's, 2 Power Stations & Crafter's Station
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored.
Re: Idler Shaft
Good point on the cost. By the time I get replacement bearings I would probably only be saving $20-$30. But I may try it.