The lathe is a 1956 'round head' 13x36 Engine Lathe. The power take off from the feed rod in the apron is very loose and needs repair. I can loosen the apron and drop it about 1/2 and inch on the out side. The inside barely moves. That does give access to feel the play in the gears, etc. The 'shoe' that rides on the feed rod and drives the gears is badly worn and needs repair. I believe if I can remove the feed rod this mechanism will be free to remove down and out.
Are there instructions somewhere on how to do this?
I recall something on draining the oil from the drive gear box and disconnecting the rod. The right end bearing retainer on this lathe is part of the casting so I will have to loosen the drive side and pull it out to the right. Does this all sound like the right path?
Thank you in advance, Dan
Are there instructions somewhere on how to do this?
I recall something on draining the oil from the drive gear box and disconnecting the rod. The right end bearing retainer on this lathe is part of the casting so I will have to loosen the drive side and pull it out to the right. Does this all sound like the right path?
Thank you in advance, Dan