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First Myford question. hopefully not too stupid

60 tooth Backgear lever

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JDS09/01/2020 14:11:06
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Hi All.

I have just got hold of my first Lathe. It is a Myford Super 7 from 1971-73.

I have a quick question. On the 60 tooth backgear there is a key to engage the smaller brass gear on the pullyhead. This key is operated by a small lever (H4 on the Myford headstock exploded diagram)

This lever was missing so i ordered a new one from myford, but it is a loose fit in the key. Is this normal. Should the lever be fixed in some way or is it designed to be removed when the lathe is running.

Hope you can help thanks

peak409/01/2020 15:06:22
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Hello and welcome, No question is stupid, just beware of some of the answers (especially from me wink  ) 

Just been out for a quick look at mine.
In my case the little lever is firmly attached to the cam; I've never had reason to remove it, but there is no obvious means to secure it either. From that I guess interference fit, Loctite, or centre punched from the other end of the hole.
That said, I can'e see any signs of a centre punch mark, so I think I'd use Loctite myself.
Bill

 

Edited By peak4 on 09/01/2020 15:06:40

Martin of Wick09/01/2020 15:13:46
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+1 peak4

it stays in place all the time, clean off all oil in the location slot, thin smear of Loctite (so you don't glue the locking cam as well !). Tap lever in lightly and leave to cure.

Steviegtr09/01/2020 15:18:16
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Just looked at mine too & agree with above. It looks like a press fit. Maybe it got hit somehow & elongated the hole.

clogs09/01/2020 17:14:49
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that, or it's a badly import from India........

heard some bad stories of "New Myford Parts"......

Roderick Jenkins09/01/2020 17:35:32
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It should be a taper fit, as I found out when I broke mine. Dear old Nobby who used to post here put me right.

Rod

JDS09/01/2020 18:05:27
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Ok cheers for all the reply’s guys. I thought that should be the case. There is a slight taper bu it does not bite to anything so I think loctite will be the answer. thanks again👍🏻

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