StrayAlien
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2014
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Hi all,
After a top-end refurb using a H&W kit with bearings and brakes etc on my 1981 (UK) Bridgeport 2j2 I still get some rattle. Not in back gear or neutral so I am figuring it is the dog clutch engagement there having some wear. Though, visually, the engagement teeth looked just fine - no wear evident. I have adjusted the adjustment plate on the hi / lo lever to lift the lever as far as it will go in hi - and even with the plate removed and the lever held by hand as high as it will go some rattle still exists.
Replacement of both parts there is $600+ AUD so not a cheap fix as machine is for home use, not commercial.
I was wondering if anybody has actually repaired them rather than replace them. I understand the sides of the dog teeth are tapered so maybe grinding a little off the face of each to permit them to bed further might do it?
Or am I stupid for even considering it?
All advice appreciated.
Greg.
After a top-end refurb using a H&W kit with bearings and brakes etc on my 1981 (UK) Bridgeport 2j2 I still get some rattle. Not in back gear or neutral so I am figuring it is the dog clutch engagement there having some wear. Though, visually, the engagement teeth looked just fine - no wear evident. I have adjusted the adjustment plate on the hi / lo lever to lift the lever as far as it will go in hi - and even with the plate removed and the lever held by hand as high as it will go some rattle still exists.
Replacement of both parts there is $600+ AUD so not a cheap fix as machine is for home use, not commercial.
I was wondering if anybody has actually repaired them rather than replace them. I understand the sides of the dog teeth are tapered so maybe grinding a little off the face of each to permit them to bed further might do it?
Or am I stupid for even considering it?
All advice appreciated.
Greg.