301a roar
I've had this machine for a while and just assumed that it was fine and the only problem was the missing set screw. In fact, I had already brought it into the house before I found the cord and controller.
I finished up the oiling and greasing this afternoon and gave it a spin. It roared (maybe an exaggeration, but can't think of a proper description). It's in/around the upper gears. It starts off fine then goes to roar as you speed up, then quiets after it gets up to near full speed. It sounds like metal to metal to me. (I'm certainly no expert.)
Could it be a bearing?
It sounds like it's coming from the circled area. I dropped another couple of drops in that oil hole and it quieted some.
Is this a case for the drop of 30 wt. oil? Or just keep oiling it?
bkay