Jm4721 Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I bought a shaper a few months ago and didn’t get into trying to use it until now. Trying to change the rpms I loosened a couple bolts too much and the motor dropped a little bit. Now its slanted/drooping and bolted to the main plate and I can’t straighten it. It’s at a 4 degree angle now side to side, not counting straight across the v belt. Does anyone know anything about this? I tried to call a tool repair service but they aren’t around for at least a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Photographs along with make & model would be very helpful. In the meantime, I'm guessing the motor was too heavy to hold in place while the screws were tightened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Pics would be very helpful. First thing that comes to mind is that the mounting plate is hanging on the edge, or foreign material, like a wood chip, has wedged between the mating surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jm4721 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I had help to tighten while I tried to move the motor into position. The weight is a considerable factor for me to tinker around extensively. Here you can see how tilted it is compared to the case. No matter how much I lift it, it doesn't straighten. This is as good as I can get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jm4721 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I think your right, its hanging on the edge but I'm not as strong as I'm supposed to be right now to fix it myself. I was hit by a car almost 2 years ago and that's a whole other story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Can you get some blocks of wood under the motor? I'd then cut a pair of opposing wedges and use the wedges to lift the motor up, kinda of like how you'd shim a door. Other options are a bottle jack or a scissor jack. Being young and fit, i'd still try and use a tool to life a motor. they are dang heavy. Keep in mind you are pushing against the fan shroud. Don't jack or push too hard as to bend the fan shroud. The weight of the motor alone should be able to rest on the shroud with out bending it. Make and model of the sharper to get a parts diagram would help you figure out how it's supposed to go together after the motor is supported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted April 10, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 These things are indispensable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 it looks to me like the plate (bolted to the motor) needs to be moved up on the bracket (machine) to give a more square purchase, is there elongated bolt holes or different holes to accomplish this? also cut some wedges from wood to assist you in holding the motor in the correct position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jm4721 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I think i found the problem. This is a groove and rail that isn't working. It seems like the rail slipped out of the groove. I'm going to try a jack and see if I can put it back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 That’s a better picture, and I think you are correct. You are struggling to lift it because you are fighting alignment with the belt tension pulling. Consider removing the belt to mount the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Let us know how this "fix" goes, and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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