Jet 1442 Belt Replacement and Reeves Drive Overhaul
The belt on my Jet blew last week, and the speed control has been sticky lately. So I pulled the entire drive and quill apart, cleaned/lubed it, and installed a new belt. Runs better than ever. Jet says this is a factory service, but I can help anyone who wants to do it themselves. Not too difficult, and no special tools needed.
One interesting thing is that I was able to pick up the replacement vee-belt at NAPA for a fraction of the Jet price.
Replacing the belt .........
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Originally Posted by
Bill White
I'm of the opinion that the Reeves drive gets a bum wrap.
My Grizz 1067Z (don't laugh) has never failed. I keep the spindles clean and lubed.
Now watch!!!! It'll explode tomorrow.
I do have a spare belt. :)
Bill
...is a piece of cake when you use the red link belts. And keeping the shafts clean and lubricated really helps as well, been there and done that.:mad: