Hi there. Have a new to me South Bend 9 that seems to have some play in the cross slide. I can turn the handle a fair bit before the screw bites into it. I have seen on eBay that a new brass feed nut is available (trying to order one), but in looking at the parts diagram led me to a few questions:
1. what does the pin in the neck do?
2. are replacement pins available
3. What does the set/lock screw in the top of the nut actually lock?
4. Is it normal for there to be a bit of play in the cross feed?
1. what does the pin in the neck do?
2. are replacement pins available
3. What does the set/lock screw in the top of the nut actually lock?
4. Is it normal for there to be a bit of play in the cross feed?