I just recently put a link belt on my contractors saw and was doing
some misc tune-up when I noticed a fairly perceptible misalignment in
the arbor to motor pulley.

The weight of the motor on the opposite side of the pulley is causing
torque, which in turn causes the pulley side to flare out at a slight
angle.

When I lift the motor to relieve tension, the pulleys come into
alignment and I can see the mounting bracket adjust accordingly.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-Scott

ignore it unless it is way out of alignment. otherwise,
you'll have to shim the motor, which most likely will be a
PITA and not worth the trouble.

dave

Scott Voelker wrote:

I just recently put a link belt on my contractors saw and was doing
some misc tune-up when I noticed a fairly perceptible misalignment in
the arbor to motor pulley.

The weight of the motor on the opposite side of the pulley is causing
torque, which in turn causes the pulley side to flare out at a slight
angle.

When I lift the motor to relieve tension, the pulleys come into
alignment and I can see the mounting bracket adjust accordingly.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-Scott

Without knowing the brand, tough to say.

You can skew the motor on its mount by guess and by gosh if you need to, or
moot the issue by getting the link belts, which seem to run a bit
cattywhompus without problems.

"Scott Voelker" wrote in message
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I just recently put a link belt on my contractors saw and was doing
some misc tune-up when I noticed a fairly perceptible misalignment in
the arbor to motor pulley.

The weight of the motor on the opposite side of the pulley is causing
torque, which in turn causes the pulley side to flare out at a slight
angle.

When I lift the motor to relieve tension, the pulleys come into
alignment and I can see the mounting bracket adjust accordingly.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-Scott

On 3 Jun 2004 11:14:43 -0700, (Scott Voelker) wrote:

I just recently put a link belt on my contractors saw and was doing
some misc tune-up when I noticed a fairly perceptible misalignment in
the arbor to motor pulley.

The weight of the motor on the opposite side of the pulley is causing
torque, which in turn causes the pulley side to flare out at a slight
angle.

When I lift the motor to relieve tension, the pulleys come into
alignment and I can see the mounting bracket adjust accordingly.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-Scott

Pretend like you never noticed and go about making stuff.