Hi All,
Again thanks for all the replies…
I spoke to someone at 600UK/Colchester Lathes today, whilst there is no-one there familiar with the old types of lathe, he asked me for my machine number and raised some info on their system.
Boils down to trying the rear adjusting nut first, this bears up against the rear bearing, which is pressurised by some springs held captive by an internal plate, secured by three allen bolts sunk into another external housing which holds the seal and covers the rear bearing.
When I get it stripped I'll post some pics, to illustrate what I've been banging on about…
The gent at 600UK said as a last resort try the front bearing adjustment, but if I go too far (too tight), just slackening the nut won't release the pressure, I'll have to give the rear of the spindle a sharp tap, after loosening, but not with a 14 pounder…
Bernard.
Edited By Bernard Wright on 16/05/2016 12:39:01