How does the Rear-Drive go together?

[Gordon Heaton]

Howdy.
I am working on a very old (1929) 9" with back drive. I think I have all the castings but not all the linkage. Could someone post or point me to detailed photos or illustrations of the back-drive from various angles? I've looked through hundreds of photos on this site but naturally, everybody wants to show their lathe from the front!
Thanks,
Gordon

 

[jocat54]

Try this link and download the pdf file
South Bend Lathe Works - Publication Reprints - US Army Technical Manual for SB 9" Lathes | VintageMachinery.org

 

[paulsomlo]

Either check ebay, or post some pictures of the parts you already have, that way we better know what you need to see.

Paul

 

[Gordon Heaton]

Thanks to you both. That pdf is just what I needed. Looks like I have everything but the link with the turnbuckle.
Gordon

 

[Clive603]

My first 9" was also shy of the turnbuckle link. I found a perfectly adequate substitue in the fencing section of one of the big box DIY stores. Right diameter rods with the right amount bent over. Drilled for a split pin too. Beat the hell out of futzing about screwcutting left hand internal and external threads. I think I may have cut the buckle part and re-welded it to shorten it tho'.

Obviously the real thing would have been unobtanium here in the UK unless very lucky.

Clive