The Metal Frame is Cracked!

After removing the bearing caps, I was able to remove the main shaft from the frame. The shaft at this point  includes three major components. The main drive pulley, the seal housing and rear main stone housing end plate as well as the runner stone and it's enclosure.




 Once this large subassembly is removed from the mill what is left is the mill's metal frame and the mill's wooden frame.



Upon close inspection of the metal frame I found a large crack adjacent to the inboard or central radial bearing seat. This will need to be repaired. It is probable that it was overlooked when the frame was repaired previously.