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by miken
Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

Yes, interesting, I don't have the small ring at all. I wonder if others have the small ring spacer? Mike - [Edit] I'm not positive there is an inner ring and an outer ring that make up the spacer as shown on my sketch, but there is a definite shoulder (ridge) on both sides. After seeing yours with ...
by miken
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

This drawing shows the difference between the inner and outer race width - do I understand correctly?? Yes, you understand correctly, but I am not even sure why I bothered to add the overall dimension at the outer bearing race of 1.371 it really does not matter. Only the inner races contact the e-c...
by miken
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

For information, I think this is basically what we are making.
Mike -
by miken
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

kmilesone wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:00 pm I have the same problem with my Mark VII Idler shaft is scored under the rear bearing maybe 5 thousands and if you are looking to make some of these idler shafts I would be interested in one if possible.
PM me and we can coordinate.
Mike -
by miken
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

HopefulSSer wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:58 pm Beautiful work!
Thank you! 😊
by miken
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

... and here's a pic of my sheaves and eccentric on the new shaft. Can't see much of the new shaft, but it's a really nice fit. Should do the job.

Mike -
by miken
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

... and an action shot, milling the keyseat.
by miken
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

Here's another one.
by miken
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

Here are a few pics of the first completed shaft for JPG.
by miken
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage
Replies: 42
Views: 1634

Re: Mark VII Idler Shaft Damage

kmilesone wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:11 am I have 10 and only need three I'm willing to share if needed.
I think Gerick may have purchased some shaft material, and you have some bearings that he needs, maybe PM him and work out a trade?

Mike -