I have a 2HP Jet BDB-1340A 13" X 40" belt drive lathe. I'm putting a 3 phase motor with a Sterns brake on it. I need to replace the v-belt to the motor. The motor belt goes to an idler shaft (I don't think that's the right term but I don't know what it's called). Another belt goes from the idler shaft to the spindle. To get the idler shaft out requires removing the spindle, as well as the back gear shaft.
That's a much bigger job than I want to tackle. Not having ever done that I'm sure it would take me forever. A link belt would solve that problem, but I'm not sure it would be heavy duty enough, especially considering the motor brake.
Anyone used a link belt in a similar situation?
That's a much bigger job than I want to tackle. Not having ever done that I'm sure it would take me forever. A link belt would solve that problem, but I'm not sure it would be heavy duty enough, especially considering the motor brake.
Anyone used a link belt in a similar situation?