spindle bearing?

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SUOMI

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• Nov 23, 2016

• #1

Can't find new spindle bearings for a heavy 10. Anyone have a link? I'm talking about the thrust bearing with the washers. Found an end bearing.

 

Last edited: Nov 23, 2016

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iwananew10K

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• Nov 23, 2016

• #2

Better be fast.

SOUTH BEND LATHE Heavy Ten Spindle Bearing Nice Shape | eBay

 

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SUOMI

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• Nov 23, 2016

• #3

Thanks sold already

 

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rbjscott

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• Nov 23, 2016

• #4

Contact Miller Machine and Fabrication in Illinois

 

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nt1953

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• Nov 24, 2016

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Check out: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/brass-bearings-headstock-heavy-10-a-327384/

 

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iwananew10K

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• Nov 27, 2016

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It's the inboard thrust bearing he is looking for.

were it me I would try this-(untized thrust bearing)
Merchant Automotive - Allison T2 Bearing | eBay

The dimensions are-
2.594" OD
1.917" ID
.141" thick

Just make an insert to slip/light press/ in it to reduce the ID to the needed 1.8755-1.88" and make it the appropriate thickness to get to the .437"?? IIRC thickness.


for a few bucks and the time to make an insert/spacer you can't go wrong, You could even stick one on the outboard side too and eliminate virtually all end play.

 

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gadget73

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• Nov 27, 2016

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The one I'm using on mine to replace the fiber washer is this:

AC Delco 24214159
ID: 48.550 mm / 1.911"
OD: 66.140mm / 2.603"
D: 3.626mm / 0.143"

Probably would work fine for the inboard bearing too.

I haven't made the spacer, but its on my list of stuff to do once I trip over a hunk of freebium of suitable size.

 

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iwananew10K

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• Nov 28, 2016

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One of these would be dandy too, more money but a very nice bearing, actually a "4 point" I believe...capable of handling thrust and radial loads.

KA2XPO Kaydon Reali Slim Thin Section Ball Bearing 2.x2.5x.25 | eBay

 

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gadget73

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• Nov 28, 2016

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Looks more like a radial type bearing. For the bearing in question though, it sees no radial load. All of that is handled by the bronze shell bushings in the headstock casting. Its purely a thrust bearing to keep the spindle from moving laterally.

 

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iwananew10K

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• Dec 1, 2016

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that is a 4 point bearing, Kaydon also makes an angular contact version(KA020ARO).

But for the money I would try the unitized thrust first,it may fail but only out a few bucks if it does, and if it holds up would be great news for 10" and 13" owners with worn out thrust bearings.