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I loosened the pivot bolt, pried up the motor, it it would not hold. Ended up having to put two large washers between the motor bolt and the housing. Works like a new one. thanks for all the help.

the directions I found did not have the part about the motor pivot. thanks, I will try this tomorrow!

That’s where the screw goes that adjust the variable drive

photo old old and new belts, measurement of belt, 207mm by 20mm wide, and photo of pulleys. new belt is a Craftsman belt with same part number, but yet it is way too loose. When installed, I can push in all the way to touch pulleys. any helpful suggestions to fix it?

yes, i had to disassemble quite a bit to install belt. it is small like you said. it is toothed. I will post pic when I remove it. I've ordered a new belt.

model number in title of this thread

Craftsman Model 351.217150 the variable speed pulley seems to be working, the speed changes.

I recently bought a used craftsman lathe, and was assured it work very well, just needed a drive belt. I bought one from a belt store, and it seemed to go on quite easy. Too easy. There seems to be a lot of play, like it needs a tensioner or something. There is a zipping sound when I start...