DTBob
Plastic
- Joined
- Jul 4, 2017
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
Hi, I took a punt on a J & S 540P at an online auction. $500 (Australian). I did get to have a quick inspection before the auction. Table and cross slides appeared OK - still see scraping marks at least and no visible galling. I did not think to check the spindle type. It does have an oiler at the top of the tower which I've not seen on others or in pictures. Hydraulic oil looked OK and level was fine. The machinist there assured me it used to work fine, but the belt was broken. Well the belt looked fine to me, but there was about 1/8 th turn off easier turning of the wheel/spindle, turning the belt, and then I could feel more resistance - feels like a key on the spindle motor shaft may have a problem but I am not familiar with those parts. Coolant is a cheapo plastic container and pump.
The serial number - ends in 57.
Does anyone know roughly what year this would be?
And I am after a manual or any other doco.
Cheers
The serial number - ends in 57.
Does anyone know roughly what year this would be?
And I am after a manual or any other doco.
Cheers