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The next order of business was to get the spindle and bearings out of the housing. After removing the retaining nut/collar at the back, and sliding off the stepped pulley, I tapped the pulley end of the spindle to push the assembly out the front. The bearing cups were left in the housing because the mill was not designed with any relief areas behind the cups to get a puller on them.
The day wasn't all good news. While removing the drive system, I discovered that the original ear on the base that the original motor mount bolted to had been broken off at some point. After I get things cleaned up and degreased, I'll have to see if it can be reattached and touched up a little cosmetically prior to paint.
The spindle coming out, pushing the old seal with it.
The spindle removed from the Benchmaster. Lots of stinky grease in there, might be that Gargoyle grease!
The rear bearing cone from the Benchmaster. The date of manufacture is engraved on the bearing: 1-10-51. 61 years ago!
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