Drive Belt Pulley removal

[wcukras]

Hello,

 

I'm in need of advice on how to remove the drive belt pulley on my Amerola DX because the shaft is slightly bent. I believe this model has the Fireside motor.  I don't see any type of set screws or obvious way of removal.

Can anyone advise me on the procedure(s) to do this without damage to my machine?

 

Also, one more question. The Drive belt pulley has what appears to be remnants of leather (leather-like) material all the way around it. it's deteriorated and peeling off in places,  so when I scrape some off, it exposes the pulley metal underneath that has ridges.

I didn't expect to see this.

 

Any advice here would be most appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance.

Wayne

[phonogfp]

There should be a set screw between the flanges of the pulley.  It may well be hidden beneath the leather (?) which was later applied to it.

 

George P>

[Jerry]

What appears to be leather is most likely just accumulated "gunk" or built up belt dressing, (applied to increase belt grip). As George suggests, there should be a set screw, and it possibly is hidden by the "gunk." The screw hole may at first just appear to be a hole. The screw will be down, inside of the hole, not always completely visible.

[wcukras]

Thank you gentlemen.

you both were correct!

 

Wayne

[phonogfp]

It had to happen someday...

 

Glad you were successful!

 

George P.

[wcukras]

Hi George,

 

Thanks for the advice, I found the screw and it removed easily.

 

I have another question. (again on my DX)

 

I have removed the mandrel but I'm not sure about the safe removal of the shaft. The one end has a brass nut which I removed which exposed threads, but I'm sure whether to tap it out or try to unscrew the whole shaft.

I don't believe it would unscrew, as there is no reliable/safe way to grip it. But I tapped gently and it didn't budge so before I proceed I was hoping for the correct method. Please see the photo attached

 

Thanks again in advance.

Have a great day!

Wayne

Broadview Hts, OH

 

[Jerry]

It's likely "glued" in place with old, dried up oil. Try heating the shaft, just adjacent to the casting, with a small torch on a low flame. There's no need for excessive heat, but it takes more than just a hair dryer to get it unstuck. You don't want to burn off paint, just a whiff of smoke from the heated oil should do it. When heated, you sould be able to pull it out or tap it out with a mallet, or brass hammer. The key word being "tap", not hit.