Bridgeport Spindle Interchangeability?

Do 1J step pulley and 2J vari-speed heads use the same spindle? I am looling at changing my (bent) R-8 spindle to a QC 30, but all of the info for the Erickson/Kennametal QC 30 says "for J and 2J variable speed heads".

TIA, Wally

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wallyblackburn
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I would have expected the upper, splined end might be different, but after looking at a couple manuals and parts lists, it appears the spindle is the same for both.

Ned Simmons

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Ned Simmons

Nope, the 2J is several inches longer than the 1J. Just check the replacement drawbars, they have 2 sizes. Basically, the whole splined section is several inches farther up on the 2J.

Jon

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Jon Elson

Oh, maybe! I know the drawbars are different, but maybe just the hex part is longer so it sticks out the varispeed enough for the wrench to grip it.

Jon

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Jon Elson

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