Engineman

So the spindle taper is 4.5 MT?? Never heard of such. Fortunately
there is an adapter sleeve down to 3MT included.

There is a lever on the right rear of the headstock that moves the
backgear in and out.
The knob I have is on the front of the headstock, upper left corner.
About 1.5" knurled diameter, about 2" protusion, satin finish.
The label depicts rotation, and opposite rotation, but I can't see how
it affects the leadscrew drive. I'm sure I'll be able to figure it out.

I guess the pages that would be of most interest to me would be (in order)

- exploded parts diagram
- Instructions for use of metric threading change gears
- drawing of machine with controls labeled
- Specs
- lube specs. Looks like there are 2 sight-glasses for the headstock
bearings.

Right now this thing is still in the bed of my pickup, awaiting a trip
to the shop, cleaning and proper setup.

Thank you for the help

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Rex Burkheimer
WM Automotive
Fort Worth TX

wrote:
Spindle taper is # 4-1/2 Morse
I've had my lathe 14 years with the original belts and would use some
sort of link belt for replacement rather than dissasemble the spindle
and countershaft.
For power crossfeed you move the feed lever to the right and down.
Longitudinal feed is left and up.
I think the knob you are referring to engages the backgear. If you
engage it the spindle will lock up until you pull out the pin in the
gear on the spindle. You will now be in backgear.

I have a 24 page parts and instruction manual, much of which is
irrelevant information but if you want any specific info I could scan a
page or two.
Engineman1