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I have a new to me Mc Milligan 12x36 lathe and in the process of putting new spindle bearings in is it w run dry for a length of time.
generic lathe.
The rear bearing arrangement has me a bit puzzled.
How does it not leak oil
There is a small area which the spacer with the key way can mate with the bearing race.
with the taper of the inner race outside edge is is quite thin.
both rely on the finished surface to seal the way I see it.
here are some pics.
I hope someone can enlighten me before I throw it all back together with new p5 bearings and seals.
I don’t want to do this again as it has proven to be costly.
I don’t know how well she runs ‘cos I thought I’d pull the spindle to change the belt and found they were not the best of shape.
Any help appreciated
Bruce
generic lathe.
The rear bearing arrangement has me a bit puzzled.
How does it not leak oil
There is a small area which the spacer with the key way can mate with the bearing race.
with the taper of the inner race outside edge is is quite thin.
both rely on the finished surface to seal the way I see it.
here are some pics.
I hope someone can enlighten me before I throw it all back together with new p5 bearings and seals.
I don’t want to do this again as it has proven to be costly.
I don’t know how well she runs ‘cos I thought I’d pull the spindle to change the belt and found they were not the best of shape.
Any help appreciated
Bruce