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| John Swift:
Hi Chris , first remove the headstock to see whats been damaged (4 bolts fasten it to the bed) you will find a large plastic double gear on the main spindle ,with spacers to keep it in position between the main bearings another smaller double gear is on the driven spindle , the hi/low selector slides it into position to give you approx 1 :1 or 2: 1 drive with luck ,its the smaller driven gear that's failed , otherwise you will need to remove the main spindle that's not easy as the main bearings are a very tight fit if at some time you replace the original bearings with taper roller bearing to these lathes , you need to polish the spindle, to ease the fit of spindle in the new bearings note - you will need new spacers as the roller bearings are about 1.25mm wider the side effect is its easier to remove the spindle a second time John |
| doubleboost:
Hi Welcome to mad modders John |
| PeterE:
Hi and very welcome in! :wave: BR /Peter |
| spuddevans:
Hi and welcome to Madmodders Chris :wave: Tim |
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