I recently purchased a South Bend 16" with an 8' bed. It was missing, and I'm looking to source, the following parts:
1) Half nut engagement mechanism. The machine has a cover over the hole where the half nut engage lever should be.
2) Leadscrew. The original leadscrew was missing and replaced with an unthreaded splined shaft, which drives the worm gear in the apron for feed but obviously can't be used for threading.
3) Sliding gear handle. A previous owner removed the handle and shimmed the sliding gear permanently into the "out" location. The shaft and gear are original, just need the handle.
Thanks,
philip
1) Half nut engagement mechanism. The machine has a cover over the hole where the half nut engage lever should be.
2) Leadscrew. The original leadscrew was missing and replaced with an unthreaded splined shaft, which drives the worm gear in the apron for feed but obviously can't be used for threading.
3) Sliding gear handle. A previous owner removed the handle and shimmed the sliding gear permanently into the "out" location. The shaft and gear are original, just need the handle.
Thanks,
philip