I just bought one of these on ebay and collected it today. I have already mounted it on the rear of the ram (not an easy job to do without help, but I managed in the end with the aid of a chain hoist). Just needs the wiring sorting before I can try it out. I have some keyways to cut in some gears that I cut on the same Bridgeport.
Now the question: What is the correct direction of rotation? I realise that the ram will reciprocate whatever the motor direction is but there are thrust bearings on the worm shaft which mean that the direction is important. There should be a small plate attached near the stroke adjusting dial showing the correct direction, but it is missing!
Malc.
Now the question: What is the correct direction of rotation? I realise that the ram will reciprocate whatever the motor direction is but there are thrust bearings on the worm shaft which mean that the direction is important. There should be a small plate attached near the stroke adjusting dial showing the correct direction, but it is missing!
Malc.

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