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Onto happier things! Firstly the stripping went well. The only hindrance (apart from the incorrectly installed stud, see #5718 above) was a snapped Rod - Motor Support lock screw. This was successfully extracted through: 24 hrs of deep-creep application Center punching and drilling a hole...

So, by coincidence, I'm in the market for a couple of column collars that won't look too out of place. Looks like the Craftsman pipe-clamp style - gosh they look bad - are maybe $25 on the bay, while anything 2-3/4" from cast is ~$40. Nothing that looks like an original from this thread...

I deeply appreciate those thoughtful posts and am ashamed to say I did not take care. Both the plumbing collar in one of @11b30b4 's videos and @FrankLee 's comprehensive post. However, just like every fool I thought I was smart enough, and nearly paid dearly for it. If you are reading this...

PSA: The motor-mount stud can lock the head on to the column if installed wrong If the motor mount stud, the rod at the bottom of the motor mount, part 40, has been incorrectly screwed all the way back down its hole it can lock the head to the column. When removed, it will release the head...

Another quick bearing question, @FrankLee , you mentioned preferring metal shields on the top two and rubber in the quill. From the look of the SKF bearings specs the rubber shields are massively over-spec for speeds already. Do the metal shields last longer and being under the pulley "hat" they...

- Great! I have started a private conversation about the bits I think I'll need - I appreciate the guidance on getting the head off etc., I'll try that well before the heat and use a jack as the last resort. - A sound plan, and thanks for the sizing info. It looks like there are four bearings...

[Edit: Just found a whole playlist from Jeff on a badly rusted Emerson 150, what a legend! That likely makes some of my questions below out of date already.] [Edit 2: Jeff's one also has one broken off screw preventing the normal motor plate removal - this playlist is like a personalized...