Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:12 pm
You and me both. I'm going on about 8 months now. I've got 2 ER's and one day I'll have a Mark V.mickyd wrote:I knew NOTHING about a ShopSmith 2 months ago. Now, I see it in my dreams!
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You and me both. I'm going on about 8 months now. I've got 2 ER's and one day I'll have a Mark V.mickyd wrote:I knew NOTHING about a ShopSmith 2 months ago. Now, I see it in my dreams!
Are you serious. Two months ago you were not a Shopsmither and you have created that beauty you have been showing us. Absolutely amazing!mickyd wrote:You absolutely MUST watch]http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... rn_Pt2.htm[/URL]
and
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS123/SS123_Shopsmith_Reborn_Pt3.htm
before going much further. You'll thanks yourself AND you'll be able to better understand your machine. I knew NOTHING about a ShopSmith 2 months ago. Now, I see it in my dreams!
dusty wrote:Are you serious. Two months ago you were not a Shopsmither and you have created that beauty you have been showing us. Absolutely amazing!
dragon wrote:Thank you both for this information. I will take the time to read it all carefully before undoing screws. Did find out though that the machine that I thought was from 1978 is actually from 1962, with a 1-1/8hp motor.
Serial 379059
And, yes there are many hours of cleaning in my future !!!
Diane
Actually, I think this might be a timely hint. Maybe you should fill out at least part of the personal profile and let us know about your background, shop equipment and where abouts ( at least state ).SDSSmith wrote:
Hi Dragon,
There are a lot of helpful folks on this forum, where are you located? There might be a fellow user that can help right in your town.
dusty wrote:OKAY folks, she needs some help before buying belts.
It has been confirmed that she has a unit built in 1962 and that it has a 1 1/8hp motor. It seems that this means she has one of the last models built with a Gilmer Belt. Is that correct.
If so,reham will likely require a gilmer belt and a drive belt.
These are very conveniently listed here:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/part ... dparts.htm
Gilmer Belt (521683) and Drive Belt (521682) about $40 plus shipping depending on what is on sale when you order.
Do thorough inspection while you arer cleaning. Some of these other parts are likely candidates and ordering them now would save on shipping.
JPG40504 wrote:NOOOOOOO!
SN-379359 1 1/8HP 196x Would ba a 'GOLDIE' with a poly-v drive! the pn 3052 is consistent with 1963 spare parts list. I believe it was made either late 1963 or early 1964.
Therefore the proper belts are: Drive 521682, Poly-v 521681.
The drive belt is very hard to remove/install. The control sheave MUST be in its HIGH speed setting(this puts drive belt out near the outside of the motor/floating sheave).
The belt is supposed to 'rub' on both sides of the pulleys/sheaves. That is how it transfers power.
P.S. I do not believe the drive belt has changed(other than identifying part number) since the Greenie Mark 5. 1963/4 would be manufactured by Magna American in Cincinnati.
JPG40504 wrote:'GOLDIES' came in two versions 3/4HP/Gilmer(1960 - 1962), then 1 1/8HP Poly-V(1962 - 1963) in that order.
'GRAY(smooth)' 1 1/8HP/Poly-V (1963 - 1967?).
YEP! Assuming all OUR input is correct. WE have been doing some concluding without verification from Diane!;)dusty wrote:OKAY, if you say so. You have more information about what was developed during the 1962-1963 time period than I do.
If I understand what you are saying, Diane needs a Poly-V and a drive belt (as shown in post#17).