Myford Super Seven help

Myford Super Seven help

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10 February 2020 at 01:32 #33526
Glen Nutting
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New oil wick too big
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10 February 2020 at 01:32 #451509
Glen Nutting
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Hi everyone. Just restoring my Myford super seven it dates from 1961.

Replacing the bronze front headstock bearing. I have found the original bearing has a much smaller hole for the oil wick .so the new oil wick and new oil wick spring are much too big for the hole. Anyone else come across this as it looks like Myford have changed the size at some stage but still use the original part numbers??
10 February 2020 at 07:11 #451518
Phil P
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I somehow doubt it, but its possibly worth asking Myford if they know the answer.

Its not very good engineering practice to use the same part number for a changed part if it is not "Fit Form & Function" though.

Sorry I cannot be of more help.

Phil
10 February 2020 at 07:22 #451522
not done it yet
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The usual engineering convention, for numbering parts with later modifications, is to use the same basic part number but with either a prefix or suffix to denote the modified/improved design.
10 February 2020 at 08:37 #451531
Brian H
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Can the hole be enlarged to fit?

Brian
10 February 2020 at 09:32 #451534
Hopper
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Reach out to Myford. They are very helpful.
10 February 2020 at 10:08 #451539
Swarf, Mostly!
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I suggest that approaching Myford (Mytholmroyd) just now should be done with sensitivity – according to the news this morning, that community has suffered yet another serious flood problem.

Best regards,

Swarf, Mostly!
14 February 2020 at 01:02 #452112
Steviegtr
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Have a look at this.

Front bearing differences over the years

Hope this helps

Steve.
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