Reply To: 1956 Wizard Powermatic 12, shifter issues

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DAVID wrote:

vice grip will take the shift shaft nut out but there is no alignment on the splines.

I noticed that there’s no “flats” on the top side of the shift shaft,
and I presume there isn’t on the bottom side either, that engages
into the shift cam. Therefore I see no real shift shaft adjustment,
other than making sure the shift cam is in Forward position, and the
shift handle is in the Forward notch, when putting it all back together.

I could use vise grips on the shift shaft brass nut, but I’m always
looking for a reason to play with the lathe and milling machine!
Thanks

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