9 X 20 ENCO/MSC Lathe question (2025 Update)

Jan 23, 2019 Last reply: 8 months ago 1 Replies

I have an ENCO (now MSC) lathe and the motor drive belt broke. Unlike the v-belt, there does not seem to be an obvious way to loosen the tension and my first attempt to replace the belt resulted in a broken belt. Does anyone have a video or a couple photos showing how I can release tension to install new belt?



It is a Chinese 9 X 20 late with the original model number being ENCO 110-0820, but then I have some other model numbers that I think are the MSC numbers: Model CQ6123B and 1100517.



Thanks--



Dave


Hi, Hul--I'm actually trying to replace the flat one. The v-belts I can do, but the flat one is toast and I can't quite figure out how to loosen tension enough to put it on. I'm going to try Leon's idea of loosening a nut....if I can find that nut. If you have any other suggestions, I'd love to hear 'em! Thanks!

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