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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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