When using the back gears on my 12" Atlas lathe, I hear a lot of gear noise, as if something isn't quite right. I've greased the gears to no avail. Is this normal or a sign that something requires replacement?
My other question is that when in direct drive, no back gears in operation, I hear a periodic "clanking" sound, which seems to trace to play between the pin connection between the bull gear and the pulley cone. Is there a solution to this indicating something needs to replaced, or or is this normal?
Thanks in advance for any advice received.
Harry C.