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Gap insert removal & installation, Gap removal – Southbend Turn-nado Gearhead Lathe w/ Dro 21" x 60" sb1046pf User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

Turn-Nado

®

Gearhead Lathes

S E R V I C E

11. Return the retaining ring against the shroud

washer and position the retaining ring

ears over the shear pin head, as shown in

Figure 134. This will prevent the shear pin

from falling out if the shroud washer should

rotate during operation.

Figure 134. Retaining ring positioned with ears in

front of pin access groove.

Tools Needed:

Qty

Hex Wrenches 6mm ..............................................1

Hex Wrench 8mm .................................................1

Wrench 17mm .......................................................1

Dead Blow Hammer ..............................................1

Gap Removal

1. Remove the four gap-bed cap screws, shown

in Figure 136.

Figure 136. Fasteners holding gap in place.

Gap-Bed

Cap Screw

Way End

Cap Screw

Dowel Pin

Jack Nut

The gap insert directly under the spindle (see

Figure 135) can be removed to create additional

space for turning large diameter parts.

The gap insert was installed, then ground flush

with the bed at the factory to ensure a precision

fit and alignment. Therefore, if the gap insert is

removed, it may be difficult to re-install with the

same degree of accuracy.

Gap Insert Removal &
Installation

Figure 135. Gap insert.

Gap Insert

2. Remove the two way-end cap screws.

3. Tighten the two dowel-pin jack nuts until the

pins are pulled free from the gap insert.

4. Tap the outside of the gap insert with a dead

blow hammer to loosen it, then remove it.