Hi
I've worked my way towards the heart of the lathe. I have removed the bearing covers, gear train and spindle bearing lock nuts.
The grease has definitely deteriorated. It's dark and gungy looking. The oil is separating from the soap. It's definitely in need of replacement. There is no way I can properly clean out the bearings in situ. Too much risk of leaving, or introducing contamination into the bearings. I want to remove the spindle and bearings. Give them a good clean, grease them with fresh good stuff, and then re-install.
Viceroy T.D.S 1/1 G.B - Removing the Spindle
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Viceroy T.D.S 1/1 G.B - Removing the Spindle
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- The chuck end of the spindle with cover off.
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- The left end of the spindle. The two left-hand threaded lock nuts have been removed.
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- Gear and grease covered lock nuts in place. The grease within the bearings is dark and oil is separating from the soap.
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- Gears on the spindle (top) and counter shaft (below) with the belt drive also visible
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- What it looked like before I took anything off.
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Last edited by dazz on Sat 14 Oct , 2006 9:13 am, edited 1 time in total.
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My feeling is that this method will also require some extra force.My current plan is to use a ratchet cargo strop to pull the spindle toward the tailstock
I'm sure a heavy synthetic / plastic hammer will be required as well, in order to shock the spindle out of its bearings - just think how long those two tight fitting bits of metal have been in contact for !
If you don't have one, I'd use a lump hammer and a piece of hard wood.
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Re: Viceroy T.D.S 1/1 G.B - Removing the Spindle
My first time using your net. Many thanks for helpful photos and correction of part numbers for Viceroy Lathe. .. I have dealt with Ashley Power Ltd 580 Ashley Rd Poole BH14 0AQ for years for all replacement bearing,at incredibly good trade prices. They quoted around £ 8.00 ea for headstock bearings! But now with virtually no sense of touch and loss of balance I have had to sell my boat and sadly have decided to clear my workshop. I used the lathe only twice in the last 4 years. If anyone is interested in an excellent buy contact me on kenzed@uwclub.net ... Located in Poole. With thanks
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