Clutch issue on SB Heavy 10

[Abody711]

After rebuilding everything but the cross slide and apron, I fired the lathe up. Everything worked fine but the clutch on the apron. In the rebuild book it shows a washer between the clutch lever and apron body. Does anyone have a heavy 10 without the washer and the clutch works fine? Second can some one tell me how the washer is on their lathe?

Thanks
Allen

 

[benmychree]

I'm guessing that the washer is there to prevent wear to the cast iron surface of the apron, I suppose that it is hardened.

 

[Abody711]

Maybe so. If I can find one or get the dimensions to make one, i will be a happy man.

 

[RandyWilson]

Here's what I have saved. Source file from Keith's site: http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=24411

 

[MrWhoopee]

Assuming yours is the lever rather than the star-wheel, the washer is .225 thick x 1.5 OD. You'll have to figure out the ID. I don't believe it's hardened, it just creates a surface large enough for the cam of the lever to ride on.

 

[Abody711]

Made one today. Works. Thanks for the help.