Index-40 Question

Tom Howland

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I'm getting ready to start up my newly acquired well used Index-40. I see that the adjustable plate holding the spindle motor has no hold down bars (2). My question is….should the bars hold the plate rigid or loose for adjustment.

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I'm getting ready to start up my newly acquired well used Index-40. I see that the adjustable plate holding the spindle motor has no hold down bars (2). My question is….should the bars hold the plate rigid or loose for adjustment.
The adjustable plate should be loose. There should be a lever (with a ratchet mechanism) to adjust belt tension.

mhooper
 
The belt tensioner is a 3/4" captive screw under the plate out the rear. Thanks.
 
I don't want to hijack the thread , but what size motor does yours have Tom or Dutch?
 
Mine had a 1/4 hp motor and gave yeoman service for 30 yrs.
 
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