I lucked into a deal on a Craftsman 101-07403 12x36" lathe, and hope to start restoring it back to 100% condition soon.
First question, what is the model number of the comparable Atlas lathe? Hopefully, having both model numbers will make looking for parts a little easier.
Its in decent shape, just a little surface rust on a few parts. Good thing is, it has the quick change gearbox, and both 3 & 4 jaw chucks. Bad? No motor, which is an easy fix, and the tailstock is rusted/locked. I have it soaking now, but worst case is I have to pick up a replacement online. Do the 9, 10, & 12" models all share the same tailstock?
Gear wise, everything looks to be in very good shape. The QC gearbox slides, and the half nut engages and moves the apron. I need to replace a couple of the levers and wheels on the apron, but I have found those without too much trouble on eBay. One of the gears that slides in the top slot of the quadrant assembly has the wrong bolt, so I can't get it tight enough. So far, that's the only real gear issue I've found.
It does have a few issues here and there...one of the covers is gone over the large pulley, and the bracket for the main gears is broken. I should be able to fab up replacements, at least once I get it under power and make sure everything is 100%.
So, here are my questions. Would it be worthwhile to go ahead and pull the gears to clean them, or just clean them in place? If I do go to that trouble of pulling the gears, should I go ahead and replace the bearings? What would be the most efficient way/method of proceeding? Thanks!
First question, what is the model number of the comparable Atlas lathe? Hopefully, having both model numbers will make looking for parts a little easier.
Its in decent shape, just a little surface rust on a few parts. Good thing is, it has the quick change gearbox, and both 3 & 4 jaw chucks. Bad? No motor, which is an easy fix, and the tailstock is rusted/locked. I have it soaking now, but worst case is I have to pick up a replacement online. Do the 9, 10, & 12" models all share the same tailstock?
Gear wise, everything looks to be in very good shape. The QC gearbox slides, and the half nut engages and moves the apron. I need to replace a couple of the levers and wheels on the apron, but I have found those without too much trouble on eBay. One of the gears that slides in the top slot of the quadrant assembly has the wrong bolt, so I can't get it tight enough. So far, that's the only real gear issue I've found.
It does have a few issues here and there...one of the covers is gone over the large pulley, and the bracket for the main gears is broken. I should be able to fab up replacements, at least once I get it under power and make sure everything is 100%.
So, here are my questions. Would it be worthwhile to go ahead and pull the gears to clean them, or just clean them in place? If I do go to that trouble of pulling the gears, should I go ahead and replace the bearings? What would be the most efficient way/method of proceeding? Thanks!