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The problem was the missing shims. It needed just another 0.010" each side. Thank you so much for the help. I am looking forward to getting this lathe working.

It is nice to know I have this resource for Myford machine tools. Chris Moore used to help me with all my questions but since he has gone I have been stuck from time to time. I do miss the man.

Thanks again,

Chris

No, it had missing parts. I had to assemble parts for the compound and so I. I am pretty certain that this is the problem. I never had any shims. I will make some up and get it properly fitted. Any idea how many shims are typically used?

This is good advice. I will try it out. I think you are on to something with regard to the apron impinging on the rack.

I live in Fargo, North Dakota USA

Thanks for the help.

The half nuts are not engaged

The saddle lock is not tightened

The cross feed is not engaged

The saddle gets increasingly more difficult to move as one tightens the two M8 bolts. It is almost if it needs some clearance.

I am going to fiddle with it a little more so as to provide you with better description.

I do have a parts beakdown for the 254

This particular 254 is a one of a kind. It was the only prototype ever made and Chris Moore gave it to me when the factory closed. So I really want to get it working.

I am putting a 254 together and have run into a problem with the apron. When I tighten the bolts (M8 I think) that hold the gearbox under the apron to the cross slide, the apron becomes impossible to move. When they are loose the apron moves freely.

I can't think what needs to be done to correct this. Any help will be appreciated.

Chris Harris