Craftsman Commercial lathe difference?

[txquigly]

Good afternoon. I recently purchased a Craftsman Commercial 12" Lathe and some idiot had pounded on the end of the bed with a hammer or something right where the I.D. plate is. As luck would have it, the number most mangled could be either of two numbers, 0 & 9. The model no. is 101.28900 or 101.28990. What is the difference in these two lathes so I can determine which # to use. If it helps, the ser. # is 101.760. I'm also looking for a manual and a good source of parts (not for the lathe, it's in perfectshape), or might I say, accessories.
Thanks for any help.
Txquigly

[Quarterbore]

I will stick my neck out and guess that number is likely a "9" but perhaps you can post photos. As for manuals or a guide to help you get started I am biased but I think you would like my Metal Lathe Manuals CD that I have assembled. You can see details here:

http://www.quarterbore-inc.com/atlaslathecd.htm

As for parts, Clausing has some parts still but when I was looking for parts for my own lathe I got most of what I needed off ebay. Here is a page I use to watch what is on auction:

http://www.lathetalk.com/ebay/index.php

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