It’s ALIVE! It spins and other then the drive unit being a bit noisy seems to be working. He did tell me the motor was rebuilt 2 years ago so I hope it out lives me.
Well I got anxious and decided to get the motor and drive thrown on. I don’t think it’s installed correctly, meaning the way it’s mounted to the headstock (see pics). It was obviously “re-engineered” at some point. The hinge parts bolted to headstock are backwards for some reason and these bronze spacers have been made. Also the bolts are sloppy loose in the holes. Like 1/2” hole with 1/4 bolt loose.
So maybe the first thing I will be making is delrin or nylon bushings?
Anyone like to ponder a guess as to why this modification was made? Cause I can’t think of one.
Also I think the lathe was stored for a few years at some point in 2 different locations. The level of patina (nice way of saying rust) on the drive cover and the lathe itself are night and day different.
I have added a pic of the change gears that were in the crate. What is a full set? Sizes?
As always thanks guys for your help
Well I got anxious and decided to get the motor and drive thrown on. I don’t think it’s installed correctly, meaning the way it’s mounted to the headstock (see pics). It was obviously “re-engineered” at some point. The hinge parts bolted to headstock are backwards for some reason and these bronze spacers have been made. Also the bolts are sloppy loose in the holes. Like 1/2” hole with 1/4 bolt loose.
So maybe the first thing I will be making is delrin or nylon bushings?
Anyone like to ponder a guess as to why this modification was made? Cause I can’t think of one.
Also I think the lathe was stored for a few years at some point in 2 different locations. The level of patina (nice way of saying rust) on the drive cover and the lathe itself are night and day different.
I have added a pic of the change gears that were in the crate. What is a full set? Sizes?
As always thanks guys for your help