Bridgeport head stuck.

[dave86]

I just got a Bridgeport series 1 with a 2J2 head. To move it I tilted the head 60 degrees to the right. The head will now not go back into position. At about 40 degrees it binds up and will not move any farther.

Thanks.

[pearldiver]

I just got a Bridgeport series 1 with a 2J2 head. To move it I tilted the head 60 degrees to the right. The head will now not go back into position. At about 40 degrees it binds up and will not move any farther.

Thanks.

It just happened to my turret mill today. Anyone here have any idea on what's wrong The head is tilted at 45 degrees and I cannot tilt it back to 90 . The adjustment bolt became so tight and I cannot move it anymore either up or down

[txcncman]

Apply twisting force in the appropriate direction while turning the adjustment screw. 2 man operation.

Then disassemble and clean and reassemble.

Machines require periodic cleaning and maintenance.

[keebler303]

The studs that hold it in position may be to blame. If too loose, they can interfere with the housing and get jammed up in the castings. They can also "cam" into the slot inside and prevent it from moving. Try loosening the bolts only enough to get it to move without them having any extra wiggle. If it gets tight, try tapping the studs with a mallet to make sure they are not bound up.

Matt

[pearldiver]

The studs that hold it in position may be to blame. If too loose, they can interfere with the housing and get jammed up in the castings. They can also "cam" into the slot inside and prevent it from moving. Try loosening the bolts only enough to get it to move without them having any extra wiggle. If it gets tight, try tapping the studs with a mallet to make sure they are not bound up.

Matt

You are right Matt, one of the T bolt was stuck. I tapped it and now it's okay
Thanks Mate :-)

[keebler303]

You are right Matt, one of the T bolt was stuck. I tapped it and now it's okay
Thanks Mate :-)

Good to hear!

Matt