Speed Contaol Handle problems

jesse_27 · Post by **jesse_27** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:23 pm

Hello,

I recently picked up a used Mark V (500) and it has a problem with the speed control handle. It does not stop once it reached the fast or slow settings and will rotate infinitely. The speed does change; however, it is difficult to tell what speed I am using the machine at (only by listening to the motor noise). Any suggestions as to what the best repair for this problem is?

Jesse

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:32 pm

View this sawdust session and adjust your dial.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS117/SS117_Replacing_Speed_Changer.htm

Let us know what happens then.

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:10 pm

Geez, I just love the depth of knowledge on this forum...

mbcabinetmaker · Post by **mbcabinetmaker** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:25 pm

Jesse

Welcome to the forum.

Make sure to check that all parts including the spring part no 504196 are there and in good shape when you dissemble for adjustment.

Glad you joined

Mark

jesse_27 · Post by **jesse_27** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:51 pm

Thanks for the advice I will take the assembly apart and solve the problem.

Jesse