Ok so more work on the little mill today. I got the spindle apart and all cleaned, the Timken bearings are in great shape, as well as the rest of the spindle components. One of the plastic spacers behind the front bearing was broken, so I made a new one out of some similar plastic to the original.

Next step is to tear into the gear reduction motor and get it cleaned up, and replace the old cracked up wiring on the machine. I know the motor runs, but everything is full of saw dust. There was a wood shop in the basement where this was stored for a lot of years.
I also made another discovery on the top of the dovetail for the knee. It is hand stamped 10-449-44 right into the casting. The table also had 449 stamped on the bottom of it. I am thinking this is a serial number??? I'm not sure, if anyone has any insight please let me know.
It shouldn't be too much longer and the little Burke will be making chips again!