Hello Everyone... I am new to the "Group" and want to Thank You for allowing me to join. I have recently acquired a South Bend Lathe. It appears to have been manufactured in 1940. It is a 16 inch toolroom lathe and I think the number of the lathe would be 8117-E (QCG & UMD). The only number I can find is what I believe to be the serial number which 100000. The area of concern at this point is the lower cone pully cradle. There is substantial wear in the bearing areas of the cradle. Mr. Dave Smith lists several cone pully cradles, however they are not the same as mine. (AS2540FH1 looks close, but that one uses ball bearings and my has Babbitt bearings). Would that "Cradle" be a direct replacement for my cradle ??? (The only makings on my cradle is the letter "K"). If so, I would need bearings as well as a replacement shaft and hardware. I am not sure if my cradle can be repaired. As I say, I am new so Thank You all for your patience.