"Just what is that funky looking ball thing sitting on the gear box?"
If I was going to guess (having worked on similar old machines very long ago) that is the motor :yikes:. Could be an old Westinghouse semi open frame or maybe even an old DC job.
Graham
Anyone still use verniers? (Besides me)
That's probably a QC guy. Notice his calipers.....no dial, no digital. Anyone still use verniers? (Besides me)