Originally Posted by Mike Cutler
Egon. This statement sounds really wrong to me.
"The blade tensioner is a long pointed bolt which fits into a predrilled hole in the top casting. I am starting to think that perhaps this drill hole may be out a little?? causing all my problems."
On a 14" Jet. There is no "hole", however that "pointed" tension rod can quickly drill a hole thru the frame, like mine did, and cause all kinds of problems. Primarily, you will not be able to get the required tension. The frame is hollow, at least on a Jet.
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