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Gap insert removal & installation, Gap removal – Southbend South Bend SB1042PF User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 3/11

Turn-Nado

®

EVS 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 138. This will prevent the shear pin
from falling out if the shroud washer should
rotate during operation.

Figure 138. 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 140.

Figure 140. 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 139) 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 139. 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.