So why didn't you take it? You could have saved me a headache and much frustration.I was offered that lathe years ago from Pappa Grizzly himself...Bob
Papa Grizzly should have just left this one in the tent sale. If I had known what I now know, I would not have paid more than about $2,500.00 for it. I spent at least 8 to ten hours on this the last couple of days. The new pulleys and belts arrived. ( Thank you, Mike ) After some PITA work the new pulleys are on and the speeds now appear correct within 5 to 20 RPMs. The belt tensions were off, of course. But after modifying the tension cam, ( removing about 1/8" of material ) it now functions as it should. The only real issue at this point is the motor. It just does not have the torque to develop full no load speed in the two high gears. 782 rpm and 1200 rpm. So at least things are now looking up a bit. Looking at the way the motor is mounted, I suspect I would have problems finding a replacement to fit. Hey Shiraz! How about sending me a new motor. ( One that actually works as it should ) I think if the production models have all the improvements/ corrections they are probably fairly nice lathes. A side from no back gear. I can not help but wonder why they just didn't make the 10Ks a 10-24 and the heavy 10s a 10-30. Who knows? So it looks like I am going to have to travel to Springfield Mo. to see for myself. Road trip!