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luggw1
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Old Mark VII Parts Question

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I have a Shopsmith Mark VII purchased in 1964 that needs new belts. Can anyone tell me if the belts for the Mark V head will fit the old Mark VII head as well? If not is there a source for these belts? I'd hate to see this beast go to Shopsmith heaven because of such a simple problem.

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Although the Mark 5/V poly-v belt is narrower than the original Mark VII poly-v belt, it WILL work. Bandsaw Tire Warehouse has a belt made to Mark VII specs(wider) available on E-bay.

The motor belt is NOT the same as a Mark V/5 motor belt. However it is a 1/2" standard v-belt which I believe to be 30 1/2" long. I recommend a 'cogged' automotive belt. Since belts today are typically slightly narrower than the original belt the speed range is moved slightly upward.
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I ended up using a 30" belt as 1/2 sizes are VERY hard to find.
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cham-ed wrote:I ended up using a 30" belt as 1/2 sizes are VERY hard to find.
Does the shorter belt change the speeds at all or is it just the belt width that affects it?

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luggw1 wrote:
cham-ed wrote:I ended up using a 30" belt as 1/2 sizes are VERY hard to find.
Does the shorter belt change the speeds at all or is it just the belt width that affects it?

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Yes it will move the speed range downward(the belt ends up further into the motor pulley for a given control sheave setting(speed dial)),

A narrow belt does the opposite. It rides further into the idler puller AND also rides further OUT on the motor pulley.
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Thanks for all the helpful info. I've purchased the appropriate belts. Now, I notice the Mark V belt comes with instructions for replacement if you buy it from Shopsmith. I know it's not a Mark VII head, but the assembly might be similar. Does anyone have a copy of those instructions they'd be willing to share digitally to help me figure out how to get that top belt replaced?

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This is a link to Mark V service bulletins

http://allinonewood.com/?page=shop/serv ... 96f5erm4p5
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Here is a link to the Mark V belt replacement instructions from here on the Shopsmith website.

https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/pro ... cement.pdf
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