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@twhite - presently my spindle has no perceivable play and is extremely smooth. I re-read the overhaul instructions in the ILION book and it doesn't look that bad at all. My biggest fear is I won't be able to get it back together as good as it currently is.
In particular, the instructions on adjusting the bearing with shims. Is it likely that what is currently setup (before disassembly) will be just fine or am I going to have to pull existing shims out fuss with it to get it "perfect" again? Using the tail stock to seat the spindle on reassembly looks like my best option. Is that typically effective?
The back gear adjustment is no big deal, I'm sure I can handle that.
If it is running like a top. Then I would not mess with it.
My lathe came from an old model shop. The lathe was purchased new in 1947. I don’t think it ever cut metal of any type. The lathe was encrusted with 75 years of sawdust. I had to do a full disassembly. The only part I had to replace was the compound nut. I had .050 backlash.
Cutting oil is my blood.