The Drive-Cone/Bull Gear Plunger often pops out/dis-engages (on its own) while the Spindle is turning.
The Spindle then slows to a stop. Then I need to shut down the lathe, release the belt tensioner and re-position/re-engage the Bull Gear Plunger.
I resorted to cleaning the bull-gear surface and applied a piece of aluminum tape over the Plunger to secure said Plunger in place.
From the parts list, there appears to be a “Plunger Spring” that retains the Plunger. Perhaps it is worn out allowing the Plunger to pop out? Trying to figure this out...
NOTE: The photo is someone else’s lathe. My Plunger is NOT chipped/broken like the one in the photo.
How is this “Fixed”? What does the retainer Spring actually look like? How is it mounted?
Thanks
The Spindle then slows to a stop. Then I need to shut down the lathe, release the belt tensioner and re-position/re-engage the Bull Gear Plunger.
I resorted to cleaning the bull-gear surface and applied a piece of aluminum tape over the Plunger to secure said Plunger in place.
From the parts list, there appears to be a “Plunger Spring” that retains the Plunger. Perhaps it is worn out allowing the Plunger to pop out? Trying to figure this out...
NOTE: The photo is someone else’s lathe. My Plunger is NOT chipped/broken like the one in the photo.
How is this “Fixed”? What does the retainer Spring actually look like? How is it mounted?
Thanks