Yep, the pinion binds if I torque those setscrews past finger-tight, so the ends of the setscrews must be hitting the pinion shaft. Is finger-tight ok if the lock nuts are locked down?
Other than general wear, everything else seems to be ok. Would grinding the ends of the setscrews be an option?


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