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  • 6 September 2015 at 17:24 #203334
    dave1888
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      I have a wee bit play on the spindle, it moves back and forth by about 2mm. I assume this is not supposed to happen?

      6 September 2015 at 17:24 #7787
      dave1888
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        6 September 2015 at 17:31 #203335
        Bazyle
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          No. What machine is it? We might be able to give you instructions on how to fix it.

          6 September 2015 at 17:37 #203337
          dave1888
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            I should have thought of that, Its a ML7.

            6 September 2015 at 18:59 #203348
            KWIL
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              Spindle set up covered in the ML7 Handbook?

              6 September 2015 at 19:28 #203352
              Ady1
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                Thrust bearing type issue, 2mm is a lot.

                6 September 2015 at 19:44 #203356
                Robbo
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                  Spindle end thrust adjustment is made by the threaded collar at the end of the spindle, just inboard of the gearwheel at the left hand end.

                  This is locked by a socket set screw (grub screw).  Loosen this and tighten the collar to take up the play. There is a copper pad under the set screw to protect the spindle threads, so it may be tight.

                  If this doesn't do the trick then it's probably the thrust bearing at fault.

                  Edited By Robbo on 06/09/2015 19:45:55

                  Edited By Robbo on 06/09/2015 19:46:30

                  6 September 2015 at 19:47 #203357
                  Mike Poole
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                    The end float is adjusted by the screwed collar on the left end of the spindle, it may be worth a little investigation as 2mm is quite a lot to suddenly appear, it may simply be the locking screw for the collar has come loose and allowed the collar to move.

                    Mike

                    10 September 2015 at 23:28 #203864
                    dave1888
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                      Thanks for the reply's Guys, I tightened the screw collar all nice and tight now.

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