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Jon Elson wrote:

Joseph Gwinn wrote:
I am sure of nothing except that if I take the belt off and let the motor
run,
no funny noises. Hmm. I last did that when a prior new noise happened a
few
months ago. I should repeat the test. I've been busy at work, and had
not
been using the Millrite all that much.

Anyway, I think it's time to take the spindle apart, if only to clean and
regrease it. For all I know, it has never been taken apart since it was
made in
1965.

If it is similar to a Bridgeport, there is a backgear assembly, and a
direct drive clutch. If so, you can disengage all the clutches and
gears and see what makes noise when you spin it.

The Millrite has no such components. The quill and spindle are simple direct
drive from a V-belt.


When I got my Bridgeport 1J head, all the bearings in it were massively
shot except the main spindle bearings. It didn't make bad noises when I
ran it, but I was glad I opened it up and took a look. Some of the
smaller bearings had crumbled the ball spacers and thrown off their
shields. Would have caused a HUGE disaster in no time if I hadn't dug
into it.

I have been getting advice on the Burke Mills group (Yahoo), and will probably
disassemble the quill and spindle next weekend.

Joe Gwinn