Well, you learn something most every day, don't you? Thanks, both, for the
information. I must say that the mill runs like a train, the only thing that
had me bothered about the oil drip was the notion that "it shouldn't be
doing that".
Anyone know what the recommended lube for the head on and XLO 602 is?
Adam Smith,
Midland, ON
"Gunner" wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Mar 2005 11:37:08 -0800, Grant Erwin
wrote:
I have owned 2 Bridgeport J-heads and they both drip oil. I believe this
may be normal behavior. I think the oiling system on these is completely
lossy. You put oil in, it runs out .. - GWE
Ayup. Total loss system. If it stops dripping on your table...you are
out of oil.
Put a rag down under the quill if it bothers you. The seals, such as
they are, may be worn, but its a normal thing. Most machine tools of
this vintage are this way.
My big old Gorton MasterMill ****es all over the place and it was
rebuilt not long before I got it. Shrug..nature of the beast. The
only way to slow the drip down, is go to a higher visc oil. Then you
are on your own.
Gunner
Adam Smith wrote:
My model 602 is in exactly the same condition. (1 drip / hour plus or
minus). So I've been all ears lurking on this thread. If you find the
source
for the manual, please mail me or publish it here.
Thanks,
Adam Smith
Midland ON
"Karl Townsend" remove .NOT to reply
wrote
in message k.net...
John,
Cam I email you a pic of my machine? Based on another poster, I may have
the model number wrong. My CNC machine has a Taper 40 spindle, is a bit
larger than a 2J Bridgeport, and has a 2J style head. Sound like yours?
My
machine has a serial no. but can't find a model number on it.
BTW, I need to do the same job. My machine drips oil on the table. Maybe
1
drip per hour, but its a mess after a couple of weeks with no use.
Thanks
for the heads up.
Karl
"John Normile" wrote in message
. net...
Karl
I have a manual for my 602 and it will be no help in determining gear
tooth counts. Just has a cut away view to identify parts. The
machine uses a double reduction gearsets.
Be careful if you disassemble the head. I had mine apart and
replaced all the bearings and seals. When putting it back together
the meshing of the plastic spindle feed gear is critical. If not
meshed with the mating steel gear, guess what happens to the little
$350 gear. The "second time' I used spacers to slowly lower the
castings together while meshing the gears.
Good luck
John Normile
On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 02:39:34 GMT, "Karl Townsend"
remove .NOT to reply wrote:
Karl, can you contact Excello?
Looks like it may be time for me to find them and buy that manual.
I've
been
lucky and never needed special parts. But, I bet the parts manual
won't
show
enough detail to count teeth. By chance, does anyone know where they
are
located?
Are you positive you have just one set of gears operating here?
I'll guess that its a compound reduction. After all, you don't have to
reverse the motor when you go to back gear, like on the older J head
Bridgeport machine. BTW, I just noticed an error in my post a ways
back.
This machine looks a lot like a Series 1 CNC Bridgeport with a 2J
style
head.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist
the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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