The reference to align the indent in the book is for original bearings as set at the factory. Once replaced, that indent is no longer relevant and a new one should be made after preload is set. (Told to me by a large B.P. rebuilder) My spindle nut was completely tight and the spindle still had ~.035 of vertical play before and after full rebuild. All the B.P. places were stumped as to why considering it was O.G. everything and all in great condition. We measured 100 times, replaced the spacer packs, new nut etc. Didn't want to cut the nut cause of seal interference (Fyi, the rings under the spindle cap nut are called a "Labrynth seal" and are to keep junk out without contact. Last resort was to put a wave washer in place then preload by feel. It's been that way for a few years now and tho i don't do daily or heavy work on it, the machine still holds tolerance to .0004-6 depending on my attitude that day. It's good enough for the girls I go out with !
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The reference to align the indent in the book is for original bearings as set at the factory. Once replaced, that indent is no longer relevant and a new one should be made after preload is set. (Told to me by a large B.P. rebuilder)
My spindle nut was completely tight and the spindle still had ~.035 of vertical play before and after full rebuild. All the B.P. places were stumped as to why considering it was O.G. everything and all in great condition. We measured 100 times, replaced the spacer packs, new nut etc. Didn't want to cut the nut cause of seal interference (Fyi, the rings under the spindle cap nut are called a "Labrynth seal" and are to keep junk out without contact.
Last resort was to put a wave washer in place then preload by feel. It's been that way for a few years now and tho i don't do daily or heavy work on it, the machine still holds tolerance to .0004-6 depending on my attitude that day.
It's good enough for the girls I go out with !
wow! the arbor press is the machine I need! too bad you didn´t take the shot of it in full size