Shavings near motor on Atlas Clausing 4800 lathe

[mikeyjones]

Hey guys -

I'm having an issue with my lathe and I need your help in figuring it out.

I noticed after I replaced the spindle bearings and belt on my lathe (and therefore had to take apart the spindle and countershaft) that there are brass-like shavings flying off the back of the lathe.

A bit concerning, for one, that it's right on top of the motor.

My uneducated guess is that it's the brake rubbing but I can't seem to dial it in.

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

 

[markba633csi]

There must be some bronze bushings in the countershaft, maybe you forgot a washer or spacer and something is rubbing?

 

[ab_al]

It's not clear for me what exactly model do you have but on my Clausing 100 Mk2 Dual (supposedly the original to 4800) there are no bronze or brass bushings or washers on the countershaft - everything is ball/needle bearings. Brake on mine is steel band with the leather cover and here are the only brass/coppers parts I remember - some rivets. But rubbing brake supposed to make a terrible noise!