ski_whiz
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Check the nut which retains this variable pulley on the rear beater shaft, I've had them back out before on these machines. This lets the pulley spread apart on it's own. Clean out between the sheaves and inspect, reassemble with a jam nut on as well to prevent from happening again. These should be tightened down till they bottom. Check also for bearings gone in the speed change screw area, behind the pulley, as these would also let the sheaves spread.