I have a very old 9" sb, (1935 + -),that when releasing the clutch knob, you have to make about a 1/2 turn to disengage the feed. You also nearly have to push the knob in while disengaging. I recently bought a newer version 9" sb, (1949 + -) that barely has to move 1/8 turn to disengage the feed. Can the older version be adjusted, or is that just what you got at that time. Thanks, Jim.
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clutch adjustment
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I don't think that it is that hard to remove the cross slide and apron as a unit, then clean everything while still assembled. At that point, the clutch knob/assembly may be simple enough to seperate and get a good cleaning. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jim.
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Only thought I had was please take some pictures and post, if you do not mind, if you remove the apron so it may be of benefit to someone else in the future!
Thanks and Good Luck!
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It relates to a Hercus lathe, which is the Australian-build licensed copy of the Southbend. I have one and they are very good. Many parts are interchangeable, so what you see should be what you get.
It relates to a Hercus lathe, which is the Australian-build licensed copy of the Southbend. I have one and they are very good. Many parts are interchangeable, so what you see should be what you get.
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South Bend bulletin on sticky clutch.
