Hi all, first time posting here.
I recently purchased a Monarch 22CM. 12,000lbs of beautiful iron I just couldn't say no to. Unfortunately it looks like maintenance wasn't big on the previous owners list of things to do and the bearings that the drive pully ride on evidently didn't get grease in a very long time, they came out in many, many small pieces. It looks like we have most of it figured out but one thing I haven't been able to identify is the correct spring for engaging the clutch. The one that was in there is about 1.625 on the outside but the end is broken off and I don't know the free length.
Is there any chance that anyone out there has one of these machines and could give me some pointers for what I need to go get? Also, on the spider side of things it looks like the spring has a nice place to center but on the side that faces the lathe I'm guessing there was supposed to be a washer or something to help center the spring but whatever it was is long gone, there again, if anyone has any pointers for what it should be I'm sure we can whip something up.
Thanks in advance, I really appreciate any/all suggestions.
Cheers!
Joe
I recently purchased a Monarch 22CM. 12,000lbs of beautiful iron I just couldn't say no to. Unfortunately it looks like maintenance wasn't big on the previous owners list of things to do and the bearings that the drive pully ride on evidently didn't get grease in a very long time, they came out in many, many small pieces. It looks like we have most of it figured out but one thing I haven't been able to identify is the correct spring for engaging the clutch. The one that was in there is about 1.625 on the outside but the end is broken off and I don't know the free length.
Is there any chance that anyone out there has one of these machines and could give me some pointers for what I need to go get? Also, on the spider side of things it looks like the spring has a nice place to center but on the side that faces the lathe I'm guessing there was supposed to be a washer or something to help center the spring but whatever it was is long gone, there again, if anyone has any pointers for what it should be I'm sure we can whip something up.
Thanks in advance, I really appreciate any/all suggestions.
Cheers!
Joe