Thanks guys I was wondering about the book,I think its maybe more for the newer ones I guess.Thanks Thoro,I feel better knowing that the lobes and splines are the same as your.
Guys one more thing for today,I am in need of the key for the lead screw,mine has a shoulder on it and it fits loose in the worm gear and the lead screw.If someone has an extra or a link or know of someone who is willing to sell,I'm all ears.Done for today---kroll
Mine showed signs of wear too, but I figure it will just have a tiny bit of backlash when changing directions of feed, which shouldn't hurt it any....
Looks like an easy part to make if you have a mill. Even with a file, it'd be a pretty pretty simple, just take more time.