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    How I Changed Jet 1642 Bearing

    Tools Needed:

    1/8” Allen Key
    3/16” Allen Key
    5/32” Allen Key
    4mm Allen Key
    ˝” socket
    Bonker of some ilk
    Dowl
    New Triple Sealed Nachi Bearings Kit #9706 and 9708 from VXB(on right)

    Tools.jpg
    Bearings.jpg

    Removal:
    1. Unplug the lathe.
    2. Loosen the 2ea 4mm set screws in hand wheel, then unscrew hand wheel.
    Hand Wheel.jpg
    3. Loosen the 3/16” screw in clamping nut on back of headstock
    Clamping Nut.jpg
    4. Raise the motor up to loosen tension on the belt, and tighten in place.
    5. Open access door. Remove belt off of lower motor pulley.
    6. Loosen the 2ea 5/32” set screws in the upper shaft pulley. Screws are 180 degrees out from each other
    Upper Drive Pully.jpg
    Last edited by Nate Davey; 12-27-2010 at 9:07 PM.

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