[How do I?] Hafco AL 330 (Shaoxing CQ 6230A lathe)

[SA Raider]

Hi I'm back, it's Thursday. I'm editing post #15 to be the final word on the switch hookup.
So, have you been able to confirm the two switches are identical? If you have a new one we should use that one- they wear fast
I'm going to use your test results from post #17 check above for the new data

G'day Mark, now Friday in Oz.

The old switch is in pieces. What I can confirm is the switch configuration & physical dimensions are identical, and they both have 8 terminals.

I do have a new switch. It's the one in the continuity schematic below. I can confirm the continuity in the three operating positions.

 

[markba633csi]

OK go ahead and follow post #15, should light up like a bandicoot on meth

 

[SA Raider]

OK go ahead and follow post #15, should light up like a bandicoot on meth

Thanks Mark. I probably won't get to it today but will let you know how I get on when.

Cheers - Trevor

 

[markba633csi]

No problem- keep me posted

 

[SA Raider]

G'day Mark, back again - 6:30 am Sunday (Eastern Australia). Going to try and get the final fit up and testing done today but before doing so just wanted to double check a couple of things with you:

• My interpretation of the final wiring diagram (pictured below)
• There are no connecting straps on any of the motor terminals
• And is this configuration OK for our Australian 240v power supply and motor

I'm probably being over cautious here, but I don't want to damage this new motor.

Cheers - Trevor

 

[markba633csi]

Nice drawing- should work great- and yes 230/240v
You won't damage anything- the motor might turn in reverse, worst case

 

[SA Raider]

Nice drawing- should work great- and yes 230/240v
You won't damage anything- the motor might turn in reverse, worst case

Thanks Mark, I'll report back with progress.

 

[SA Raider]

Thanks Mark, I'll report back with progress.

All good news at this end Mark.

I checked continuity through the rotary switch, reconnected all wiring as per the diagram, powered up, and everything worked exactly as you predicted it would. The Bandicoot lit up!

Thank you so much (and all others who contributed) for all of your help... and patience. The Hobby Machinist forum is a fantastic system.

Now I can move on to fix the next problem, an oil leak coming somewhere from the headstock. Is it best that I post this oil leak up as a new post on HM?

If you ever find yourself in Adelaide, Australia, please contact me, I owe you a beer.... or two.

Best regards - Trevor

 

[markba633csi]

Very nice Trev
The Bandicoot didn't Crash haha bad joke