Motor case separation

Can anyone hazard a guess as to why the auger motor case separates from the motor base?

I’m thinking of installing a shaft bearing, between the pulley and the base, to prevent movement and misalignment but I’m not sure that’s the problem.

Any thoughts?

Yes I know …but winter comes early in Canada :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

Not sure. Maybe @Yarbo-Forum can provide guidance here.

Too tired to search that hard :face_with_spiral_eyes::blush: