screeching from left side of headstock

[bshaff]

I am getting a screeching sound once in a while from the left side of the headstock when I am doing lathe work. I am wondering if it is a loose belt.
I have it apart and the bearing in ideler shaft and or drive sleeve and or quill seem ok. They do not look damaged and seem to move freely. I did notice the poly v belt was a little loose but not much at all. Any suggestions?

Thanks

[jsburger]

I am getting a screeching sound once in a while from the left side of the headstock when I am doing lathe work. I am wondering if it is a loose belt.
I have it apart and the bearing in ideler shaft and or drive sleeve and or quill seem ok. They do not look damaged and seem to move freely. I did notice the poly v belt was a little loose but not much at all. Any suggestions?

Thanks

If the belt is loose then follow the SS instructions to set the tension properly.

[JPG]

"Screech" is a good description of the sound a slipping poly-v belt makes.

[dusty]

OKAY. Tell me what sound a bearing that is about to freeze up makes.

[BuckeyeDennis]

OKAY. Tell me what sound a bearing that is about to freeze up makes.

A squeal?

[moggymatt]

OKAY. Tell me what sound a bearing that is about to freeze up makes.

Greggle, gruggggle, wheeeeeel, screeeeeeech,BANG?

[bshaff]

Thanks. I will put it back together and see if tightening the belt helps.
If anyone has any other thoughts as to the problem please let me know.

[rpd]

Check if the idler shaft is rubbing on the edge of the vent plate.