Repacking the Spindle Bearings on a 1990 Enco RF-30 Mill/Drill

[rgsparber]

I've run 28 years on the same grease in my spindle bearings so am a little overdue for a repacking. Here is how I did it.

If you are interested, please see

http://rick.sparber.org/SBR30.pdf

Your comments are welcome. All of us are smarter than any one of us.


Thanks,

Rick

[Frank S]

THanks Rick I have almost the same model Enco mill I think

[bruce.desertrat]

I have been told (in other contexts, ISTR it was wheel bearings, or possibly re-assembling part of a Honda or Moto Guzzi drivetrain...it was a long time ago) that butterfly washers like that should not be re-used as unbending and re-bending the tabs significantly weakens them. Coulda been an 'old mechanics tale' though, as it was an old mechanic who told me...

Nice guide otherwise!

[Frank S]

Nope mine is a lot older 1978 GL 30-B but pretty much the same

[DIYer]

Thanks Rick! We've added your Mill Spindle Bearing Repacking to our Milling category, as well as to your builder page: Rick's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Mill Spindle Bearing Repacking by Rick Sparber

tags: bearing, spindle