Me too.
I started out in a machine shop that operated solely on WWII vintage machines.
The co eventually got some 1960's vintage stuff and then about a year before I left and started my trucking company they invested in a couple fairly new (Then late 80's) DRO equipped Bridgeports.
Learning to do machining the old school way teaches skills that are all but lost today.
Today's big shops generally have setup people and then operators or part changers to sit and watch the machine.
I have only been around a CNC a tiny bit.
My dad was a tool and die man as was grandpa.
Dad was the night maintenance lead for Continental can company in Portland, Ore when I was growing up and I learned soooooooooooooo much machine shop tech stuff from him.
AS you have the original cast part it will be easy to measure the critical dims and then fab up a suitable replacement with some extra material in the places that's needed
I was thinking about the FOOT that has the crack.
Making the pad longer and adding a nice set of gussets to strengthen the area.
If possible can you post a piccy of the complete adapter ???? or whatever Bombardier calls it and I will take a good look at it and maybe I can offer some ideas as to what might work well.
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I was looking at the Diffy pics and the info on the bands.
I am using a Weasel rear axle in my van cat and there is little doubt that the bands will need to be relined.
I will give Steve at Mn Outdoor a call Monday and open a conversation on the subject.
There is a good likelihood that he can help me out.
Your project is looking great...
Always nice to see a piece of equipment put back in top shape.
I love the pix and the more detailed the comments the better.
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