Loose nut - you are exactly right. The service rep at Selway Machine Tool had me remove the pre-charge air line on the right just as you suggested. The piston indeed returned to it's "up" position. If you follow that precharge line to the back of the spindle motor it leads you past a regulator and to a manifold with an array of solenoids. I took it off and tried to clean / rebuild it to no avail so I purchased a new one for $500. Part was in stock local at Selway (my HFO) and we're up and running.
I bought this machine in 1993. It's the plastic space-ship looking model. I have a love-hate relationship with this machine but overall I am very pleased. Had I bought a commit / vipor or or some other off-brand machine, would I be able to get parts 16 years later? - let alone the same day in stock?
Thanks for the input gentlemen. This is a great forum! |