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Oiling the Sheaves
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:54 pm
by discordanian
Having just recently purchased a used SS in good condition, I've been reading a lot. I've heard about making sure that the sheaves are oiled, but I'm not sure how to do that. Do I just open the access portal and put in some 3 in 1?
I know these are n00b questions, but I can't help it.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:55 pm
by JPG
discordanian wrote:Having just recently purchased a used SS in good condition, I've been reading a lot. I've heard about making sure that the sheaves are oiled, but I'm not sure how to do that. Do I just open the access portal and put in some 3 in 1?
I know these are n00b questions, but I can't help it.
NO!! More to follow!!!
Oiling the Sheaves
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:26 pm
by dontolbert
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:55 pm
by beeg
The only thing I'll add is that SS now recommends 5/6 drops of oil. Lubee the pork chop while your in there also.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:56 pm
by discordanian
Excellent link. Thanks much. Lots of other great info at that site as well. I've bookmarked it.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:04 pm
by JPG
discordanian wrote:Excellent link. Thanks much. Lots of other great info at that site as well. I've bookmarked it.
Why not just download it!
Oiling the Sheaves
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:36 pm
by billmayo
JPG40504 wrote:Why not just download it!
Excellant idea. I always recommend that any Shopsmith information, procedures and instructions that can be downloaded be copied to your computer and to a CD or DVD for backup. Many times in the past, this information on a web site has become deleted/lost for many different reasons.
I recommend 6-8 drops of oil in the Control Sheave in 2 steps. 3-4 drops and turn the motor on, cycle the speed control handle from FAST to SLOW and back to FAST and repeat for the next 3-4 drops of oil. I put 3-4 drops of oil in the Floating Sheave and 1-2 drops of oil on the key that is exposed on the motor shaft when doing the first oiling of the Control Sheave.
Lubing the pork chop
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:55 pm
by tryinhard
Beeg recommended lubing the pork chop.
Would someone remind me what the pork chop is?
What should it be lubricated with?
Thanks, Mike
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:20 am
by JPG
tryinhard wrote:Beeg recommended lubing the pork chop.
Would someone remind me what the pork chop is?
What should it be lubricated with?
Thanks, Mike
Look about 7-8 minutes in.
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... enance.htm
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:30 am
by beeg
It's item H here.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/mostfrequentlyorderedparts.htm
It's part of the speed control. I've been using beeswax from a toilet bowl ring. Some use a silicone spray.