Atlas 53

[tlodigensky]

Gents,
I’m restoring an atlas 53 and I can’t figure out what holds the spindle pulley assembly onto the bushing sleeve in the drill press body? It seems like this pulley just slides on to the shaft and sits there without any mechanical fastener. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks a bunch.

 

[5ubtle]

Just a wild guess: press-fit.

 

[tlodigensky]

That’s what I thought and you might be right but then I noticed a Champer cut into the spindle sleeve. The craftsman drill presses have a similar assembly and they have a sea clip so I’m gonna see if I can get one that size. Thanks for looking into it.