Headstock - Performance of the gears

Is there anyone who can help me reduce the play of these gears on the head shaft? Thank you in advance for the time you will want to dedicate to me

VIdeo

Edited By Franco Convertini on 02/01/2022 17:43:19

If it’s a S7 it’s not gear play but the locking mechanism for direct drive. Mine has some play, the same amount for the last 30years but makes no noise. Just a thought if it had no room in it it would be difficult to operate

Yes, it's an S7, and that's the locking mechanism for direct drive.
Do you think it's okay?

Yes, it's an S7, and that's the locking mechanism for direct drive.
Do you think it's okay?

I watched and listened to the video and assume that the audio/noise is irrelevant to the question.

I, too, have some movement between the backgear and the pulley assembly when the backgear key is engaged. As with bernard towers' machine this has been the case for many years and so far as I know has never been a problem.

I would think that the only way to reduce this backlash would be to replace one or more components. Your bronze gear appears, perhaps, to be rather worn but this is a different matter.

Edited By ega on 02/01/2022 23:17:47

Thanks for the answers, now I'm calmer. Before, I was afraid that something might break.
Here in Italy, in the area where I live, it is difficult to find spare parts.
Greetings, Franco