Update.
I ended up masking a replacement gib from the ones I ordered from Grizzly. It's wasn't all that bad after all.
I slid it in and marked the front and back then cut it to length with a hack saw. I was also able to cut
the notch with a hack saw as well. Seemed to fit well and I could adjust it with the adjustment screws.
This may not be the perfect job as I have no real idea what the proper procedure is but it worked.
The saddle is nice and tight.
I still have no clue how/why the original would not fit. The gib tapered end was over sized about .010.
My only guess is that I may have dropped it and the impact bent it.
I ended up masking a replacement gib from the ones I ordered from Grizzly. It's wasn't all that bad after all.
I slid it in and marked the front and back then cut it to length with a hack saw. I was also able to cut
the notch with a hack saw as well. Seemed to fit well and I could adjust it with the adjustment screws.
This may not be the perfect job as I have no real idea what the proper procedure is but it worked.
The saddle is nice and tight.
I still have no clue how/why the original would not fit. The gib tapered end was over sized about .010.
My only guess is that I may have dropped it and the impact bent it.