I took the case apart on my 1946 Mill Hi-Top dime machine and kept track of almost everything. I started the reassembly and discovered I had no idea where this part went. It has its own screw but I don't find any left over empty holes to put it in on any of the front pieces, sides, or bottom. I don't think it's too important as it looks like some deflector. The end away from the screw is not not perpendicular but rather at a slight angle. The piece is 1.5" wide and 2.25" long, the bend is about 45 degrees.
Any ideas? Thanks.