Thanks a ton! I had deduced that they were probably that size but I wanted to be 100% sure. I'll post some pics in the thread you mentioned, I actually am about to go pick up another, slightly older model (it's a 397.1949 1/2hp) that is even more intact than my 19440! Will post that as well and...
I'm sure this has been answered at some point somewhere but I am having trouble locating...I need the shaft bearing sizes for the 397.19440 1/2 HP Commercial. I just joined up here after picking up a very good condition 397.19440 for $40 and I think the bearings are wore out. While on the topic...