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  1. M

    Myford ML7 Question

    Hello all, I recently purchased a new Myford ML7 and need some help figuring out what some of the prefix letters mean in the serial number Lathe serial number is KSL86462 K = ML7 S = ? L = Long bed? Thanks, Mike
  2. Xyphota

    Should I wash the grease out of Myford ML7R headstock bearings?

    I picked up a ML7R recently and discovered that the previous owner put grease in all the grease fittings. I’ve disassembled the headstock/spindle and found the rear bearings also have grease in them. Thankfully the main bearing/bush has only oil in it. The manual says both the main bearing/bush...
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