Re-installing motor

[billmayo]

Thanks to all for the helpful suggestions. I knew so little that I wasn't even aware that the top tubes could be raised to the vertical position. I'm learning though.

I removed the sheaves from the motor with my son's assistance and found that the noise was coming from the sheave being too close to the motor housing. I tightened the set-screw and the noise is gone. Not sure if that is what my other son thought was the problem or not. I will reassemble and see what happens.

Again, thanks to all and I'm sure I'll be seeking your advice again.
Marshoaks

Shopsmith has been using a thicker material for the spacer behind the fan sheave in recent years. I would recommend ordering this spacer (#124) as I find the fan sheave will work loose over time if not firm againest the spacer. I find I can still use the fan sheave with the new spacer even when the thinner spacer has cut into the back of the fan sheave allowing the fan sheave to rub againest the motor end plate. I use red (permament) Loctite on the fan sheave and set screw.

This is a common problem I find when rebuilding the headstock. I believe what may cause this problem is when removing the motor drive belt, the floating sheave is allowed to snap back againest the fan sheave when the belt clears the sheaves.

The Shopsmith CS ladies know what I want even without a part number being listed in the parts catalog.

[fiatben]

Marshoaks,
Wanted to say "Welcome" and let you know that you're not alone in ignorance. I bought a '55 model Shopsmith a couple of weeks ago and am learning the nomenclature and how it comes apart and goes back together. In fact, I'm headed out to the barn in a few minutes to finish pulling the last pieces out of the headstock.

As a fellow newbie, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND watching the four Sawdust Sessions that go thru reconditioning a unit. These will answer almost all your questions and let you see firsthand what is what and where it goes.

For the remaining questions, this forum is THE place to go. It is a great bunch of guys who give and give, and some true experts who will steer you away from trouble.

So, along with the videos, go to Shopsmith's Service Parts Catalog online for diagrams and parts lists:
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/partscat/index.htm
and don't be afraid to work on it as these are deceptively simple machines (well, compared to my old cars their simple).

Arkie Ben, a hillbilly wannabe woodworker