Thanks, Marti!
So, where were we? Oh, apron. I tested the worm/clutch gears using a wooden dowel to manually turn it several times around, being satisfied that running was smooth. Also, tested all the other gears in all possible positions that they can be engaged in using the levers
Then, it was on to the saddle, which I’m still working on. This time, I decided to number everything for clarity. The numbers got out of order so just follow below:
So:
Photo 1: Removed Gib plate. Notice the mountain of ugly swarf that came out!!!
Photo 2: Removed the socket set screws (one on each side) from back of crossslide.
Photo 8: removed compound from crossslide by pulling straight up
Used a hex key to push out the locking shoes, which were behind the set screws (Photos 3 and 4). No force was needed, they just popped out nicely.
There was a lot of play (backlash) in the crossfeed lever (see video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrXp0-Gc6SE
Solution was to simply tighten the knob. I couldn’t afford $30 for a ½” spanner bit so made my own from a washer which I cut with a hacksaw and ground to profile (photos 5 and 7). This greatly reduced backlash.
Loosened this screw (don’t know the name of it) using a brand new heavy-duty screwdriver from TSC (photo 6 and 15). Had to brush away swarf from the slot.
I then used a 1/8” hinged pin spanner wrench ($30) to loosen the collar of the cross-feed screw. This was a b**ch as it wouldn’t budge. I turned it counterclockwise like the books says). Ended up using a 5 lb deadblow and the pin kept popping out of the hole. I only got it turned about half a turn (photos 9 and 10). I'm really not looking forward to reinstalling this!!!
Photo 11: removed the 5 gib screws from crossslide then tried but failed to persuade the cross slide from parting from the saddle. Ended up using the deadblow to persuade it off. It was another real bi**ch removing. (photos 12 and 13)
Photo 14. Shows the gib plate (that was attached to the 5 gib screws on the cross slide. The holes you see are NOT threaded. It appears that the ends of all 5 screws merely set in the holes when they are tightened. It kind of flew out when the cross slide was removed so I’m not quite sure which side is up or down. There’s some engraved tags on it so I’ll remount it later so that the tags are not upside down and we’ll see if that works.
Photos 16 and 17: removed the 4 brass wiper shrouds and bolts. The felts were missing but there was just sludge inside.
Photo 18: saddle is pulled straight up and away.
So the disassembly process continues, but at this point last night I called it a night as I was pretty exhausted. There’s probably more disassembly needed, e.g. perhaps the compound feed screw and bronze nut in the compound, if I can do it.
There’s a heck of a lot of cleaning to do and the 4 felt wipers need to be replaced.
Stay tuned. Any tips appreciated. I'll try to better document subsequent stages; the numbers on photos should help IMO
Dave V