Thanks for the information Neil I will have a look at what they have to offer

John, I have a new set of brushes as yet not fitted the original are about 20-25% shorter than the new ones my initial thoughts was worn brushes and it still may be but I like to be prepared for the worst

Thanks for the information Keten, initially I had noticed that the chuck had a notchy feeling which was becoming worse until the motor started what I would describe in mechanical terms as misfiring I don’t know the electrical term, my first thought were knackered bearings and brushes these were replaced least ways I bought some several months ago but haven’t had the time to look at the lathe, I have now striped and rebuilt the lathe and it would appear that the brushes use about 20-25% before they lose contact and the motor starts misfiring once the drive belt was removed I tested the chuck bearings and all seemed fine the notchy feeling was coming from the motor not the chuck so as I had the bearings (ArcEuro 7206B-2RS Spindle Angular Contact Bearings) I replaced them as well as the brushes also a liberal application of nice grease as opposed to the sticky mess Sieg use reassembled everything and it works a treat once again and the notchy feeling has gone from the motor on the plus side the motor has gone from spinning at 3000rpm to 3400rpm, the increased performance I can only put down to better quality bearings and better grease, so now I can start on my 1/6 scale Panther tank :O)