Grizzly DF-1237G Issue

[Muskoka98]

Hi, having issue with the step pulley on the main shaft seizing on when the back gear is engaged and pin disengaged, any suggestions?

 

[Firstram]

Have you pulled the set screw and oiled it?

 

[Muskoka98]

Yes, after a lot of turning with the back gear engaged. Thinking it has gauled the shaft a bit. I can turn it in reverse with a large bar but very stiff.

 

[DavidR8]

I have the same machine with the spindle completely disassembled. Let me know if you'd like pics of anything.

 

[Muskoka98]

Plese send pics. That was my next step but the manual is not clear on how to disassemble just has the exploded view.

 

[DavidR8]

Here’s the disassembled spindle.
I bought the lathe like this but all of the parts are there.

 

[Muskoka98]

Thank you very much. Now I have an idea of what I need to do. Thinking mine has siezed on the brass bearing. A soak with penerating oil for a few days should help to loosen it up. What is the broken piece?

 

[DavidR8]

The folks I bought it from broke the counter shaft bracket when they were trying to change the belts.
Pressed the bearings out the wrong direction.
I’m making a new one.

 

[Muskoka98]

Tks. I have seen some with segmented belts to solve the belt changing issue. I have used them on other machines and they work well.

 

[DavidR8]

Tks. I have seen some with segmented belts to solve the belt changing issue. I have used them on other machines and they work well.

Yep. I'll be doing that