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Your lathe is the variable speed version of the G0602 which I have. The OEM 4 way tool post has a .397" thick base which, adding a .5" tool. brings it to .897" for the top of the tool height. My lathe's spindle centerline is .920 above the compound. It sounds like you you have a defective or a wrong 4 way.
If it were me, I would persist in demanding a replacement with a proper part. Make some measurements so you have some ammunition when you talk to them. It may me that there was a production change somewhere where the cross slide, the compound, or the 4 way were changed and they didn't match up the parts or it could have just been a China Monday.
Most likely, you will switch to a QCTP eventually but a new lathe should be functional as sold. Good luck!
Bob
If it were me, I would persist in demanding a replacement with a proper part. Make some measurements so you have some ammunition when you talk to them. It may me that there was a production change somewhere where the cross slide, the compound, or the 4 way were changed and they didn't match up the parts or it could have just been a China Monday.
Most likely, you will switch to a QCTP eventually but a new lathe should be functional as sold. Good luck!
Bob