22-06-2011, 04:21 PM
Hi,
Your Chipmaster clutch should work fine with a bit of adjustment Alan.
On my Triumph the clutch linkage was to the rear of the headstock and the joints were adjusted by simply loosening a couple of grub screws and re-tightening after adjustment; this took a number of attempts before getting it right. The shaft under the grub screws was dimpled to accept the end of the screw to prevent slippage.
Ensure the linkages are lubricated where required as without lubrication this might cause tightness making for stiff operation.
Once adjusted the start lever could be lifted and with light pressure applied it would gently set the lathe in motion; further extra pressure would result in a definite click as the clutch fully engaged.
Is your Chipmaster fitted with a motor reversing lever Alan? I only ever tried this function once whilst owning the Triumph and well remember the Transwave converter protesting very loudly.
Kind regards, Col.
Your Chipmaster clutch should work fine with a bit of adjustment Alan.
On my Triumph the clutch linkage was to the rear of the headstock and the joints were adjusted by simply loosening a couple of grub screws and re-tightening after adjustment; this took a number of attempts before getting it right. The shaft under the grub screws was dimpled to accept the end of the screw to prevent slippage.
Ensure the linkages are lubricated where required as without lubrication this might cause tightness making for stiff operation.
Once adjusted the start lever could be lifted and with light pressure applied it would gently set the lathe in motion; further extra pressure would result in a definite click as the clutch fully engaged.
Is your Chipmaster fitted with a motor reversing lever Alan? I only ever tried this function once whilst owning the Triumph and well remember the Transwave converter protesting very loudly.
Kind regards, Col.
