Hello all. I recently started using my G0704 again and after a crash I was worried I ruined my intermediate gear. I took off the window near the gear selector and inspected the gear. The teeth all look fine, but I noticed two things:
1. The gear is a little low axially so the full width of the tooth isn't in contact with the gear on the spindle. Is there a way I could adjust this? If I hold the gear selector it engages full width.
2. The bore of the gear is loose on the shaft. Its way past slip fit, I'm guessing 0.025-0050" radial clearance. Has anyone ever seen an adapter or shim to tighten this kind of thing up?
I ordered a replacement with the intention to make a brass gear replacement, but I was interested in trying to fix this one first. I'm trying to hold off on a belt drive as I think they are a little limited on RPM. I really think this mill should run 5000-8000 rpm on the high range. What do you guys think about fixing this gear?