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Domestic and White were both made the same in the days of your 153 Does your ID plate happen to start with MG?
Lots of oil everyplace that moves , or should Taking apart the tension assembly is not for the faint of heart.. yes cleaning procedure is pretty much the same, but don't expect Godzilla finishes to shine. Welcome aboard form Kansas USA
Once you get it running, place a little wedge between the motor and the case so the friction wheel won't rest on the hand wheel if you leave it for more than a month.