1916 SB 13-5

[dirty tools]

I am starting to have a issue with the apron feed.
I don’t know which gear(s) needs to be replaced,
the rack pinion gear engages the rack but what drives the gear is lose
lots of slop
I almost have to hold pressure on the hand wheel
I a not sure what t do , I have removed the apron but didn’t see anything

 

[derf]

That sounds like it could be a sheared pin.

 

[Jubil]

Are the bearings in good shape? Can you post some photos?
Chuck

 

[MontanaLon]

Is the apron well tightened to the saddle? I had the same issue after reassembly and the bolts were just loose.

 

[dirty tools]

I found that I need 4 gears

 

[dirty tools]

Apron cross feed worm gear
hand wheel pinion gear
rack and pinion gears

 

[MontanaLon]

Good chance the hand wheel shaft bearing surface is worn excessively. May need to be bored and a bushing installed.