Just a small update today as I didn't get much done. My eldest slipped in the shower last night and bumped her noggin so I've been Comfort Dad for the day.
I did however have an awesome delivery from Mr Postman.
I also made a call to Myford LTD to ask if they had any ML8 Indexing plungers but alas they have only got a few face plates and some spindles. (I might contact them again to price them up.)
So aside from being a personal Teddy today I did strip down my Tail Stock.
Here is a little how to. These might not apply to everyone and I might be lucky enough to have caught it before things rusted to bad.
1) Remove the Tailstock from the bed by undoing the Quick Nut and slide the Tailstock off the end of the bed.
2) Once you have the Tailstock removed locate and unscrew the retaining screw at the back of the Tailstock between the hand wheel and Tailstock.
(It might be hidden under gunk) a thin flat head screwdriver will do the job nicely.
3) Once you have the retaining screw out pry out the Thrust Ring ( Washer cut in Half, Also might be hidden under some gunk)
There should be a gap at the bottom of the ring on the Face side to help pry it out.
4) Now the Hand Wheel is free to remove from the Tailstock Barrel by turning as if slackening of the Tailstock till it is free. Removing this lets you slide the Barrel freely back and for.
5) If you have a Live Centre/Revolving Centre or other centre attached now is the time to remove them. The ML8 had a set screw holding on the Spur and blocking the Barrel.
Once that was removed the Barrel slid out no trouble at all.
6) All that was left to remove was the Barrel Locking Lever and the Pad Bolt that just pulled out after the Barrel is removed.
There you have it Guys and Gals one stripped down Myford ML8 Tailstock.
I have to say I am enjoying myself greatly and learning so much already Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy.