robert willoughby | 10/07/2018 13:59:12 |
1 forum posts | Hi i'm Robert. I got 70s myford lathe. I stupidly changed the belt to different pulleys to change speed, without loosening the tensioner. Succeeded. Then the tension lever would not loosen and won' start! Can anyone advise me what to do? I cannot understand why this has happened! Robert Edited By JasonB on 10/07/2018 14:15:54 |
JasonB | 10/07/2018 14:17:21 |
![]() Moderator 14613 forum posts 1452 photos | I've put your question in a new thread which should get you a few more replies. J |
KWIL | 10/07/2018 14:31:28 |
3048 forum posts 56 photos | Which Myford lathe model? |
Martin Connelly | 10/07/2018 14:41:10 |
![]() 797 forum posts 90 photos | Get the belt onto a smaller pulley to relieve the tension then see if the lever works and if the motor starts. Martin C |
Michael Gilligan | 10/07/2018 14:41:15 |
![]() 12523 forum posts 544 photos | Posted by JasonB on 10/07/2018 14:17:21:
I've put your question in a new thread ... . Phew ... that's O.K. then, Jason ... When I saw this thread, with your name; I thought there had been a Damascus event ! MichaelG. |
Robbo | 10/07/2018 15:04:12 |
1504 forum posts 142 photos | As Martin says, take the tension off the belt by moving it to a smaller pulley. If you can't move it then slacken off the tension adjusting screws on the swing head. Then see if the tension lever works and the motor runs Edited By Robbo on 10/07/2018 15:04:51 |
Grizzly bear | 10/07/2018 19:47:04 |
193 forum posts 6 photos | Robert, Is there a safety switch on the belt guard, that you may have disturbed? Bear..
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Ian S C | 11/07/2018 13:38:11 |
![]() 7190 forum posts 227 photos | (Safety switch)Doubt it Bear, it's a Myford. Ian S C |
JasonB | 11/07/2018 14:25:37 |
![]() Moderator 14613 forum posts 1452 photos | Even a belt guard is doubtful let alone a safety switch |
Grizzly bear | 11/07/2018 20:54:31 |
193 forum posts 6 photos | Thank you, Ian & Jason. Your replies made me smile! I mentioned safety switch, due to the fact it wouldn't start. You learn something new every day! Bear.. |
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