Gearboxes supplied for

subsequent fitting only Far M No. 712V

L7 lathes prior to K125240 and
Super 7 lathes prior to
SK124461 instead of screws
267 (paragraphs 9, 11S and
11M also parts list) use 1/2"
B.S.F. x 3/4". If far your
machine you need the 1/4"
B.S.F. screws, return the metric
screws to us for exchange.

QUICK CHANGE
GEARBOX
Nos, 1480 (ML7) and 1680 (ML7-R) and Super 7)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
WITH

PICTORIAL PARTS LIST

Myford Ltd, Wilmot Lane, Chilwell Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 I

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G A O
OPERATION
CAUTION The Myford Quick Change Gear Box permits instant
selection of 48 English threads and feeds without the necessity for
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT THE WHOLE setting-up gear trains. A conversion set is available for cutting
GEARBOX AND TRANSMISSION MECHANISM SHALL ROTATE Metric, B.A., and thousands of other odd pitches, using ordinary
WITH COMPLETE FREEDOM. changewheels in conjunction with the gear box.
MISALIGNMENT OF LEADSCREW OR TIGHTNESS IN ANY OF
THE BEARINGS (GEAR TRAIN-GEARBOX-OR LEADSCREW) WILL
IMPOSE HEAVY LOADS ON THE GEAR TRAIN AND MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS DAMAGE.

THE CUTTING OF UNUSUALLY COARSE PITCHES IN EXCESS

OF .125"), EXERTS EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE LEADSCREW
AND GEAR MECHANISMS. GREAT CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO
AS TO MINIMISE THE LOADS IMPOSED.

N.B. When changing to the slotted quadrant (page 6 fig. 5) or

back to the standard quadrant (page 3 fig. 2) it may be
necessary to reset the anchor pin No. 03 (see page 15
paragraph 22) in order to line up the driven gear on the
first stud with the driver on the tumbler stud.

The chart for diametral pitches has been included for the Fig. 1. Gear Box Chart showing English threads and feeds.
benefit of users wishing to cut worms to mesh with
wormwheels whose pitch is expressed as D.P. The table of Reference to the gear box chart Fig. 1, will show that all
module pitches has been included for the same reason. the commonly used English pitches are covered. In view
of this the gear pins on the normal quadrant (as supplied
Wh ere as diametral pitch is the ratio of the number of teeth with the gear box), are placed at fixed centres. This permits
to the pitch diameter (in inches), module is the ratio of the the advantage of mounting the driving train of gears on pins
pitch diameter (in millimetres) to the number of teeth. which are considerably greater in diameter, and more robust
than the movable type of changewheel stud.

LUBRICATION

Before operating the lathe, remove the level plug

(at the right-hand end of the boxy, and fill to
just short of plug level with 80025, Esso Febis
K68 oil. Replenish the oil bath occasionally. At
long intervals, flush with 800127, Esso Nuto
The tumbler reverse gear pins and quadrant gear
pins should be lubricated frequently. Occasional
application of the oil gun to the oil nipples on the
gear box will be sufficient.

Fig. 2. Normal

Illustrations not binding in detail. 3

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Fig. 4. Chart showing Changewheel Trains for Module and B.A. Threads. (The
Fig. 3. Chart showing Changewheel Trains for Diametral Threads. (The four diagrams on four diagrams on pages 4 and 5 apply to Diametral, Module and B.A. Charts).
pages 4 and 5 apply to Diametral, Module and B.A. Charts).
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METRIC, B.A., AND ODD THREADS AND PITCHES Hundreds
of odd threads, metric threads and feeds can be obtained by
using a special slotted quadrant, with standard changewheels CONTROLS
on movable studs, in place of the normal quadrant and gear
train as supplied with the gear box. (See also pages 4 and The Myford gear box is designed for smooth and easy
5). operation. To obtain the various threads and feeds it is only
necessary to arrange the levers of the gear box and the
reversible cluster gear, as indicated on the Chart (6) Fig, 7.

IMPORTANT

The movement of the control levers whilst the lathe is

in motion is only practicable when set for fine feeds.
The lathe speed must be slow and the load light.
Generally it is preferable to stop the lathe and turn
the spindle by hand whilst engaging the gears.
DO NOT USE FORCE.

Care should be taken when No. 1031 MYFORD

spindle nose collets are being used, or when any
other work is being done close to the headstock
Fig. S. Slatted Quadrant (with movable changewheel studs "exploded" to spindle nose. Under these conditions the leadscrew
show construction). guard and clasp nut lever are both very close to the
THE METRIC CONVERSION SET (No. 14811, not 1481) gearbox, and serious damage would ensue if the
comprises a slotted quadrant, 12 changewheels, 2 spacers, and 2 leadscrew guard were allowed to run into the gearbox.
movable changewheel studs. This set covers all the pitches shown on
the METRIC CHART which is located inside the hinged gear guard.
Alternatively, the slotted quadrant can be supplied separately, or
with any changewheels, spacers and movable studs which are required
for a particular gear train.

Fig. 6. Metric Chart (located inside the hinged gear guard).

Fig_ 7. Quick Change Gear Box Controls. 7
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The SELECTOR (1) selects any one of the eight ratios available
from the 'cone' of gears on the lower shaft. The indexing position
INSTALLATION
of the lever is always directly below the column on the chart which The MYFORD Quick Change Gear Box can be easily fitted to
contains the thread or feed desired. (See Fig. 7). the Lathe if the following instructions are carried out.

To move the Selector it is necessary to pull the knob forward

The Quick Change Lathe r e q u i r e s a shorter leadscrew than
and lift the lever until it bears against
the slide provided underneath standard, and whilst this item is available, it is practicable to
the cover plate, then slide sideways to
the desired position. shorten the existing leadscrew. The leadscrew guard must also be
The LEVER (2) provides three variations of the ratio selected by shortened on ML.7 machines.
the selector (1). The position of the lever (2) is indicated on the
chart to the left of the line which contains the thread or feed
During the past years minor modifications have been carried
desired.
out on ML.7 Lathes, for example, the latest changewheel guard
The REVERSIBLE CLUSTER GEAR (3) is changed (i.e. the
backplate can be removed without disturbing the tumbler reverse
Cluster Gear is mounted with the 57T or larger gear innermost) to assembly. All except the earliest machines (both ML.7 and Super
select the range of fine pitches. (See Figs. 8, 9 and 1D). 7) have been drilled and tapped ready to accept the gearbox.
Reversal of Cluster Gear (3) is permitted by the Swinging
Latch which retains the Cluster Gear. The part numbers referred to in the FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: are those used in the PICTORIAL PARTS LIST.
The TUMBLER REVERSE LEVER (4) must be set to the neutral
position, to allow easy meshing of the Cluster Gear with the adjacent
IMPORTANT. It is essential that the following instructions are
gears on the quadrant. carefully adhered to, and in particular that the GEARBOX AND
The QUADRANT CLAMP (5) permits adjustment of the TRANSMISSION MECHANISM SHALL ROTATE WITH COMPLETE
alignment of the quadrant gears with the WHEEL ON THE TUMBLER FREEDOM.
CLUSTER.
MISALIGNMENT OF LEADSCREW OR TIGHTNESS IN ANY OF
THE BEARINGS (GEAR TRAIN-GEARBOX-OR LEADSCREW) WILL
IMPOSE HEAVY LOADS ON THE GEAR TRAIN AND MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS DAMAGE.

After assembly, and before operating under power, the

required freedom should be ascertained in the following manner:-
(1) Disengage tumbler reverse.

(2) Set reversible cluster, 3 Fig. 7, in screwcutting position,

i.e. with smaller gear (19 teeth) innermost.

(3) Set lever, 2 Fig. 7, on top of box, in a position giving

disengagement of gearing.

(4) Set selector, 1 Fig. 7, in 8 T.P.I.

position.
Disengage lead screw nut (clasp nut lever in upper
position).
(A) Gripping on the 8 T.P.I. threaded portion it should be
possible to rotate the leadscrew.

Gripping the 72 tooth wide input gear it should be

possible to rotate the input drive gearing and the gears in
FIG. t the box.
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OPERATION OF LEADSCREW NUT, ETC. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Where paragraph numbers are duplicated, The letter
S denotes Super 7 and the letter M denotes ML.7 except as shown below.
ML.7, ML.7-R and SUPER 7 Lathes are fitted with a stop screw to the
leadscrew nut to control the depth of engagement with the leadscrew, and if For ML.7 Lathe serial number K1087186 and higher numbers ignore ML.7
your Lathe is not arranged with this feature it instructions and treat as though Super 7, e.g. paragraphs 1. 2, 3, 4S, SS etc.
is recommended that you carry out the modifications as shown at Fig. 11 For ML7-R lathe, treat as though later ML7 lathe (K108718B) and higher
below. numbers, i.e. paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 45. 5S etc.
The screw should be so adjusted that there is minimal backlash For Super 7 Lathe SK108891B and higher numbers, packing strip
between leadscrew and nut but without causing any binding. reference 230 is no longer required and must not be used.
For Super 7 Lathes fitted power cross traverse (SK115830 and higher
Furthermore, we recommend that when the gear box has been Fitted numbers) treat as though ML-7. e.g. paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4M, 5M etc.
and lined up, the right hand leadscrew bracket should be dowelled to the Preparing the Lathe
Lathe bed. Please see Fig. 12 below, See notes in heading
45 With the carriage adjacent to the
right-hand leadscrew bracket, engage
the clasp nut to support the leadscrew,
and tighten the clamp bolt at the rear of
the saddle. Fig. 14.

FIG. 13
Fig. 11. Diagram showing stop screw and spring fitted to leadscrew nut. 1 Open changewheel guard. Remove
the changewheel quadrant and change FIG. 15
wheel guard backplate.
Note On earlier ML.7 models it will be 5S Remove the Simmonds nut, lead-
necessary to remove the tumbler screw handwheel and driving pin from
reverse assembly to facilitate backplate the leadscrew. Release the caphead
removal. screws which secure the leadscrew
2 Fit the 24T gear to the tumbler sleeve bracket, and remove the bracket.
gear. Fig. 13. Fig. 15.
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Note A 24T gear in high tensile steel s
provided with each gearbox. 6S Disengage the clasp nut and with-
3 Remove the tailstock from the machine draw the leadscrew to the right.
7S Remove the left-hand leadscrew
bracket.

See notes in heading

4M With the carriage near the headstock
end of the bed engage the clasp nut to
support the leadscrew and tighten the
clamp bolt at the rear of the saddle.
Fig- 14, but saddle at other end of
bed.

5M Remove left-hand leadscrew bracket.

6M Remove the leadscrew guard and

shorten to the new dimensions given in
Fig. 12. Diagram showing dowelling of leadscrew Fig. 16.
FIG. 14
bracket.
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Preparing the Gearbox Attachment Remove the template and replace the Remove the right-hand leadscrew
Holes. (ML.7 and Super 7). headstock thrust screws. bracket assembly, leadscrew gear and
8 Where attachment holes for the leadscrew, and rut off surplus and trim
gearbox are NOT already provided in Note It is important that the drilling the leadscrew end.
the Lathe bed. withdraw both headstock depth indicated should not be exceeded.
15S With the carriage in the central
thrust screws to permit the mounting of position enter the leadscrew through
the drilling template No, 232, Fig. 17. 10 Remove from the gearbox. the top the clasp nut from the right-hand
{Available on request, if required.) cover No. 260, 72T wide faced gear No. side and engage the clasp nut.
186, and the gear quadrant No. 202
9 Mount the template using two 1/4" complete with gears. Fig. 20. 16S Re-assemble the leadscrew and
right-hand leadscrew bracket assembly.
Centralise and finally secure the
bracket. Check the leadscrew for free
rotation. (Upper lever in neutral
position).
FIG. 21 See notes In heading, page f1
strip No. 23D must be inserted before
fitting the caphead screws No. 267, 11114 Feed the gearbox on to the
but not for SK108891 B and leadscrew and mount the box using the
onwards). 12S With the carriage in a two caphead screws No. 267
central position, enter the leadscrew provided. Ensure that the rubber sealing
through the clasp nut from the right- washer is correctly positioned in the
hand end, and engage the clasp nut. recess before tightening the captive
Traverse the carriage to the left until screw. See diagram Fig. 18. At this
FIG- 16 FIG. 17 stage the 3 screws need only to be
the leadscrew passes right through
the Gearbox bearings Fig. 21. lightly tightened. 12M Position the
leadscrew gear No. 168 to give 015'
13S Assemble the right-hand clearance from the gearbox face and
leadscrew bracket on the leadscrew, note the amount of surplus to be
and lightly tighten the securing screws. removed from the leadscrew to provide
Open the clasp nut, traverse the -031" maximum projection through the
carriage to the right-hand end, leadscrew gear. See Fig. 22.
engage the clasp nut to centralise the 13M Remove the gear No. 168 and
leadscrew, and secure the leadscrew detach the gearbox.
bracket.
14M Remove the Simmonds nut,
Replace the driving pin, handwheel, and
distance collar (or leadscrew
Simmonds nut, to locate the leadscrew handwheel, if fitted) and driving pin
14S Position the leadscrew gear No. 168 from the leadscrew. Release the socket
See notes in heading, page 11 to give 015" clearance from the set screw which secures the collar on
Gearbox face and note the amount of the leadscrew to the left of the bracket.
B.S.F. x 3/8" long caphead screws and 11S Mount the gearbox using the two surplus to he removed from the lead- 15M Disengage the clasp nut and
drill the two mounting holes for caphead screws No. 267 provided, screw to provide .031" maximum withdraw the leadscrew to the left. Cut
gearbox. Fig. 19, Ensure that the rubber sealing washer is projection through the leadscrew off surplus and trim the leadscrew end.
Remove the template and open out correctly positioned in the recess before gear. See Fig- 22.
the two drilling guide holes in it to 1/4" tightening the captive screw. See dia-
dia. Remount the template as a tap gram Fig. 18. At this stage all three
guide, and tap the two gearbox screws should only be lightly
mounting holes 1/4" B.S.F., as shown in tightened. (Note For SUPER 7 Lathe, the
the diagram. packing

FIG. 19 FIG- 20
FIG. 22
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20 Assemble the leadscrew gear. with

driving pins or Woodruff key. onto the
leadscrew end. position to give .015"
clearance from the gearbox face and
secure with the grubscrew. See Fig. 22.
Final Assembly

21 Drive the 1/4" B.S.F. Stud No. 220

into the lower of the three tapped
holes at the end of the lathe bed. and
screw an one each of the lock nuts and
washers No- 222 and 221 (nut first).
Attach the new change wheel guard
assembly to the machined end face of
the gearbox and cover No. 260 using
in the upper hole. the 2 B.A. cap
screw and washer Nos. 219 and 255; in
the lower hole. the hexagon head and mount the wide faced 72T. gear on
screw and washer Nos. 217 and 221. the end of the input shaft. and secure
Screw the remaining nut and washer with 3/8" B.S.F. nut and washer. Fig.
Nos. 222 and 221 (washer first) on to
the stud. No. 220. and adjust the (Note: this gear is keyed with the No.
locknuts to secure the guard backplate 404 Woodruff key which is supplied).
FIG. 23
without distortion
22 Place one of the two 3/8" dia. 24 Set the various controls as
16M Fit the leadscrew back into the Aligning the gearbox washers on the anchor pin No. 203. described on page 9 and check for
machine. feeding it through the clasp 19 The gearbox bearing should now be Assemble the gear quadrant No. 202 freedom of leadscrew and gearing as at
nut and replacing the collar (to the left Centralised with the leadscrew, and at on to the input shaft housing No. 179. A and 3 at foot of same page.
of the bracket) before passing through the same time levelled (i.e. set parallel and over the anchor pin. Lightly secure
the right-hand bracket. with the top surface of the Lathe ways). the gear quadrant to the anchor pin 25 Replace the reversible cluster gear in
Adjustment of the position of the box. with the remaining 3/8" dia. washer and the position which gives the fine pitch
17M Mount the gearbox back into before final tightening, is accomplished 3/8" B.5-F. nut- Fig. 24 Release the range (i.e. with the 19T- gear
position ensuring that the rubber by inserting wooden wedges under each grubscrew No. 195 which secures the outermost). and test for free rotation
sealing washer is correctly positioned end of the box, alternatively jack anchor pin in the gearbox and position right through by manual rotation of the
in the recess before tightening the screws can be used. Levelling can the gear quadrant to align the quadrant headstock spindle- Fig. 26.
captive screw. At this stage all 3 screws either be carried out with a dial gauge gears with the 24T. CHANGE WHEEL on
should only be lightly tightened. Replace as shown in diagram Fig. 23 or with an the tumbler reverse stud. Secure the 26 Before operating the Lathe.
the shortened leadscrew guard on the accurate spirit level (check in relation to anchor pin in this position. and tighten remove the level plug fat the right-hand
apron. top surface of bed ways). Misalignment the 3/8" B.S.F. nut. end of the box) and fill to over-flowing
in the vertical plane will be shown by with S.A.E. No. 30 oil. The tumbler
IBM Replace the driving pin, distance vertical deflection of the leadscrew. 23 Tighten the gear quadrant pinch reverse gear pins and quadrant gear
collar (or leadscrew handwheel, if when the clasp nut is operated. screw No. 139 (the pinch screw must pins should be lubricated frequently_
fitted). and Simmonds nut. Tighten the Occasional application of the oil gun to
Finally tighten the three gearbox not be excessively tightened, as this
Simmonds nut to position the collar to the oil nipples on the gear box will be
securing screws, check the leadscrew can cause stiffness on the input shaft sufficient.
the left of the bracket and tighten the
socket set screw to secure the collar. for free rotation and replace top cover No. 183).
Release the Simmonds nut and adjust No. 260. (SET THE UPPER LEVER No.
to allow the leadscrew to rotate without 197 TO A NEUTRAL POSITION WHILST
end play CHECK IS CARRIED OUT).

FIG. 24 FIG. 25

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

The following information should be supplied with the order:-

1. Type and serial number of the lathe, also the serial number
of the gearbox.

For location of numbers see Figs. 27 and 28.

2. Part number and name of part as shown on the preceding

list.
3. Quantity Required.

As it is the Company's policy to improve its products whenever opportunity

occurs, designs are liable to modification at any time. In some cases. due to
the nature of the part will be necessary for us to supply additional related
parts. particularly if the item required has been altered.