I needed an extra 0.0004" clearance (that's four ten thousandths for those of you still paying attention) on the pinion side main bearing. The '47 Chief pinion side race is in a blind hole, and thus hard to hone. The machinist suggest I polish the pinion shaft to get the right clearance instead.
Another Indian rescue job for the '47 Atlas lathe... A little crocus cloth and some Scotch Brite, and we're there! A quick test-fit of the pinion side bearings... Looking good!
Watch this space. Parts should start going TOGETHER as opposed to coming apart pretty soon here.
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