
End Gear Configuration Example
Follow the example below to better understand how to configure the end gears for inch threading.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Hex Wrench 4 & 5mm | 1 Ea |
1 Ea |
To configure end gears for threading 20 TPI:
1.DISCONNECT LATHE FROM POWER!
2.Locate 20 TPI on gear chart shown in Figure 58.
| TPI | Gear Setup | TPI | Gear Setup |
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| A | B | C | D |
| A | B | C | D |
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40T | 12 | 40 | 65 |
| 30 | 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 65 |
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13 | 40 | 65 | 60 | 65T | 28 | 20 | 65 |
| 35 |
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Gear | 30 |
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14 | 40 | 65 | Gear | 20 | 50T | 40 |
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| 35 | 32 | 65 |
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| 16 | 40 | 65 |
| 40 | 36 | 20 | Gear | 45 |
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| 65 |
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| 18 | 40 | 65 |
| 45 | 38 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 57 |
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| 40 | 50 | 60 | 57 |
| 20 | 65 |
| 50 |
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20 TPI | 20 | 40 | 65 |
| 50 | 44 | 20 | 65 |
| 55 |
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| 22 | 40 | 65 |
| 55 | 48 | 20 | 65 |
| 60 | C |
| 24 | 40 | 65 |
| 60 | 52 | 20 | 60 |
| 65 | Gear |
Figure 58. Locating change gears for 20 TPI.
3.Gather 40T, 65T, and 50T gears per change gear chart. The C gear, which is indicated by a "/", is installed on existing B/C change gear keyed bushing (see Figure 59).
C Gear |
| Keyed Bushing |
FrontBack
B Gear
Figure 59. B/C change gear and keyed bushing
(gears removed for clarity).
Note: Depending upon configuration, C gear may not be 20T, as shown in Figure 59.
4.Remove end cover.
5.Loosen adjuster hex nut shown in Figure 60, pivot adjuster down, and disengage gears.
A Gear
B Gear
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| D Gear | |
C Gear | |||
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Adjuster
Hex Nut
Figure 60. Adjuster hex nut location.
6.Loosen hex nut behind B/C change gear shaft shown in Figure 61, then slide B/C gear away from D gear.
B/C Gear | Hex Nut |
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Cap Screws
& Washers
D Gear
Figure 61. B/C change gear hex nut.
7.Remove cap screws and washers that secure gears, then remove gears.
Note: If any gears are difficult to remove, use a large flat head screwdriver to gently wiggle them off.
Leave existing C gear on keyed bushing. The C gear will not mesh with any of the other gears in this 20 TPI threading setup.
Model G0765 (Mfd. Since 12/13)