Thanks to all who have helped me out. Well I've dropped the motor pan and
pulled the switch which is all one piece. I've put the diagram from the
Shopsmith parts catalog at the following location (for one of you good guys to
look at please) HTTP://members.aol.com/rford14999/SSS.jpg
I have 110V at line in L1 & L2 - No reading at the other L1 & L2 with switch
in forward or reverse position. Where can I take a measurement to see what
part is the problem if it is something other than the motor. Thanks again.
Bob Ford

Assuming that you SHOULD have voltage at the other L1 & L2 with the switch
in either position, the fact that you don't would indicate the switch has
failed. However it looks awfully complicated just to reverse the direction,
but then Shopsmith sometimes does things the difficult way.

If someone else could do the same test, you'd know for sure. Also, you could
try calling the factory and speaking with someone as they should be able to
tell you if some voltage should be present at the L1 & L2 terminals going to
the motor when the switch is in either position. Something tells me that
switch could be expensive, so you'd be wise to make sure it's really dead.

Depending on how it's constructed, you could attempt to take it apart if
you're good at that kind of tinkering. Just make sure you label ALL the
wires where they attach to the switch so you can install the new one.

Bob M.
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"RFord14999" wrote in message
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Thanks to all who have helped me out. Well I've dropped the motor pan and
pulled the switch which is all one piece. I've put the diagram from the
Shopsmith parts catalog at the following location (for one of you good
guys to
look at please) HTTP://members.aol.com/rford14999/SSS.jpg
I have 110V at line in L1 & L2 - No reading at the other L1 & L2 with
switch
in forward or reverse position. Where can I take a measurement to see
what
part is the problem if it is something other than the motor. Thanks again.
Bob Ford

Assuming that you SHOULD have voltage at the other L1 & L2 with the switch
in either position, the fact that you don't would indicate the switch has
failed. However it looks awfully complicated just to reverse the direction,
but then Shopsmith sometimes does things the difficult way.

If someone else could do the same test, you'd know for sure. Also, you could
try calling the factory and speaking with someone as they should be able to
tell you if some voltage should be present at the L1 & L2 terminals going to
the motor when the switch is in either position. Something tells me that
switch could be expensive, so you'd be wise to make sure it's really dead.

Depending on how it's constructed, you could attempt to take it apart if
you're good at that kind of tinkering. Just make sure you label ALL the
wires where they attach to the switch so you can install the new one.

Bob M.
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"RFord14999" wrote in message
...
Thanks to all who have helped me out. Well I've dropped the motor pan and
pulled the switch which is all one piece. I've put the diagram from the
Shopsmith parts catalog at the following location (for one of you good
guys to
look at please) HTTP://members.aol.com/rford14999/SSS.jpg
I have 110V at line in L1 & L2 - No reading at the other L1 & L2 with
switch
in forward or reverse position. Where can I take a measurement to see
what
part is the problem if it is something other than the motor. Thanks again.
Bob Ford

Thanks for the good ideas, Bob. I notice a couple of Shopsmith forums that I
can try. If I weren't electrically challenged maybe it would help.
Bob

Thanks for the good ideas, Bob. I notice a couple of Shopsmith forums that I
can try. If I weren't electrically challenged maybe it would help.
Bob