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Bridgeport grinds when put into backgear

mvernon

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Feb 10, 2019
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Hello All,
I am sure this has to have been covered in another forum so please link if that is so. But, my Bridgeport J Head round ram seems to be catching a little bit when putting into back gear. If I place a 10 thou shim between the cam ring and the housing that will provide enough clearance. What is the typical solution to this, as the shim will fall out when rotating the cam ring in and out?
Thoughts?

Thanks!
Matt
 
I have noticed that a light upward force on the cam ring handle while in the back gear position reduces noise.
Was thinking about making a circular shim.
 
Try tightening the 2 screws in the side of the can ring. AFTER FIRST loosening the little locking screws. No one ever seems to lube that area and the ring will sooner or later wear into the housing,make a shim washer .
 








 
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