Clausing Colchester 15"

Cheeseking,
I'm wondering if there is anyway to get a close up of the electrical schematic?
Mine was wired for 440v, must have had a transformer ....
Anyway she came with two 220v replacement plug in "modules".
But there are three in the panel. Trying to figure out which ones to replace?
I'm not excited about changing her out only to smell burnt insulation/windings.

Daryl
MN
 
Sorry print pic was blurry. Here it is in 4 sections clockwise from upper left. hope this is better.
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Cheesking- Thank you for the prints!!
sgisler- sent me photos of the inside of his box to my email.
With both I should be able to track this down!

Thank you both!
Daryl
MN
 
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Guys I have been trying to upload the manual I have to the downloads section but have not been Lets see if this works.

EDIT: I combined the two parts into one file and uploaded it into DOWNLOADS. It is in the Colchester category which is under Clausing-Colchester...

What problem did you have when you tried to upload the files?
 

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Cool stuff!!
I've been given a machine tool re-builders exploded parts view of the taper attachment and some actual pics.
I believe I'll be able to draw plans for the taper, and figure out the measurements.
I'll get the micrometer stop done next week.
I'm looking forward to sharing my good fortune!

I got her leveled, picked up the oil recommended above, and have her rewired.
Am waiting for my local electrician friends/family to check my work before powering up.
Looking forward to first chips!
I'm seriously believing that I can routinely get .0005 out of her.

Daryl
MN
 
Daryl, I stumbled across you quest just now. I just purchase a 15x48 Colchester lathe. It came with a taper attachment so I may be able to help with questions. my lathe is a 1966 Tarmac. MARK 1-1/2. This is the round head lathe. Vintagemachinery.org has a copy of the manual. I also called Colchester and they happily emailed me their copy. If you have a square head unit, I can't help you.
 
ARKnack,
Thanks for the offer!
She is a squarehead.
I've seen some tapers only on ebay and elseware. Still pricey.
The real trick is not what can be seen but rather the internals.
Looks like when you buy a factory taper they include a new crossfeed assembly likely a little longer to accommodate the taper.

I anticipate that you are really going to like your lathe. If yours runs like mine, it actually removes the amount of metal you set it to. Threading is super fun.
I actively try to find lathe projects.

Daryl
MN
 
One thing you might do is get the manual and you can compare the part number of yours to mine. There is a parts breakdown in the manual. They may not have changed it. Yes, mine has a new lead screw & nut. I know a couple of parts are missing on mine but they look like they would be easy to make. I need to get a RPC and get this puppy going.
 
I changed My oil pump to something off the shelf by adding a spring. Did not know They were $250 or I would have worked that much faster.
 
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