Mark V grinding noise by motor pulley.

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Re: Mark V grinding noise by motor pulley.

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JPG wrote:Assuming it is the fan sheave rubbing, the spacer has a habit of embedding itself into the softer sheave. My suggestion(cheaper than a new fan sheave) is to slip a retaining ring between the spacer and the sheave.

I just moved the sheave away from the motor and tightened the setscrew. I do have a new spacer that someday I'll install.
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