Carriage Reassembly(B)

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This thread shows a method of reassembling the carriage(table 'elevator').

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This shows the sequence the various parts go onto the square shaft which controls the height of the main table. All parts are inserted from the threaded end(on the left in the pix). Notice the orientation of the pinion gears(the bell shaped ends point OUT). Notice the ADDITION of an extra washer between the pinion gear on the left and the crank. I think that is a good idea.

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The 'right' pinion gear is inserted onto the square shaft(fat end first). These are inserted into the bore on the back side(right in the pix) of the carriage and on through the bore on the front side(left side in the pix).

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The second pinion gear(narrow end first), 'Extra' washer, the crank handle, the 'original' washer and the wing nut are placed onto the square shaft in that order. Snug the wingnut.

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Rotate the Carriage Lock handle to its 'unlocked position'(up in the pix). Notice the clamp flat surfaces are up which will allow easy insertion of the carriage onto the way tubes. Reposition the lock shaft to this position WHEN putting the carriage onto the way tubes(NOT YET!).


This thread is one of several which illustrate a method for reassembling a Mark V. Please post a reply and inform me of any errors or confusion. They WILL be fixed!

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