Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 J Head Milling Machine - by Ilion Industrial Services, LLC (2009).pdf

If you are planning on refurbishing your Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Mill (Step Pulley Model) or if you are in the market for a good used Bridgeport, then this new manual by ILION Industrial Services is a great place to start. " A Guide to Renovating the Bridgeport Series 1 "J" Head Milling Machine ".

Our 125 page soft cover shop manual, is fully illustrated with almost 350 B&W photographs and diagrams, plus step-by-step instructions for disassembling, cleaning, reassembling and adjusting all of the critical components of the Step Pulley J-head milling machine. Bridgeport never produced a full blown maintenance manual for their mills so this is the closest you will come to a step-by-step guide.

The subjects covered in the manual:

Introduction and overview of the different Bridgeport models and features.
Tips on evaluating, purchasing and moving a used Bridgeport.
Chapters on disassembly & assembly of the Motor, Belt Housing, Gear Housing and Quill assembly.
Chapters on disassembly & assembly of the Ram, Table, Saddle, Knee and Base.
Proper installation of angular contact bearings. (Spindle, Bull Gear and Pulley)
Adjustment procedures for backlash in the table feeds.
Hints and Tips for stripping and refinishing mills.
Improvements to the table lubrication system and quill lock.
List of materials and resources available for mill refurbishing.
Parts sources and references for professional services which may be outside the scope of the manual.
Completely illustrated process for 1hp motor bearing replacement.
Lubrication Instructions and lubricant references.
Parts references and Mill Serial Number guides.