Southbend 13" Heavy 13 Gearhead lathe SB - Manual (Page 84)

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For Machines Mfg. Since 5/11 13" Heavy 13 ® Gearhead Lathe S E R V I C E
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.
10. 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.