Metal- Colchester lube
On 2008-04-03, T.Alan Kraus wrote:
I have a new to me lathe, a 70's Colchester-Clausing VS13. The manual specifies Shell Tellus 37 oil for the headstock reservoir and Shell Tonna T68 for the apron. I think i can put Vactra 2 into the apron and be compatible, but what works for the headstock? And further it came with no center for the spindle. It has D1-4 camlock. What is the internal taper, Morse 5 ? Manual does not specify. Try calling Clausing. i |
Metal- Colchester lube
I have a new to me lathe, a 70's Colchester-Clausing VS13. The manual
specifies Shell Tellus 37 oil for the headstock reservoir and Shell Tonna T68 for the apron. I think i can put Vactra 2 into the apron and be compatible, but what works for the headstock? And further it came with no center for the spindle. It has D1-4 camlock. What is the internal taper, Morse 5 ? Manual does not specify. thanks T.Alan |
Metal- Colchester lube
When I got my Colchester I called the Mobil oil dealer (actually MSC)
and asked them for equivalent. I was ordering it from them too. Now I'm wondering if I wrote down which was which or if I'm going to have to call again when I top up the feed gearbox which leaks a bit :( I have to call for the oil for the EE10 anyway. I think these old lathes are like shapers, once you buy one they seem to proliferate if you aren't really careful. On Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:02:09 -0500, Ignoramus18496 wrote: On 2008-04-03, T.Alan Kraus wrote: I have a new to me lathe, a 70's Colchester-Clausing VS13. The manual specifies Shell Tellus 37 oil for the headstock reservoir and Shell Tonna T68 for the apron. I think i can put Vactra 2 into the apron and be compatible, but what works for the headstock? And further it came with no center for the spindle. It has D1-4 camlock. What is the internal taper, Morse 5 ? Manual does not specify. Try calling Clausing. i |
Metal- Colchester lube
"T.Alan Kraus" wrote in message ... I have a new to me lathe, a 70's Colchester-Clausing VS13. The manual specifies Shell Tellus 37 oil for the headstock reservoir and Shell Tonna T68 for the apron. I think i can put Vactra 2 into the apron and be compatible, but what works for the headstock? And further it came with no center for the spindle. It has D1-4 camlock. What is the internal taper, Morse 5 ? Manual does not specify. thanks T.Alan We use Mobil DTE 32 for the headstock and Way Lube 68 or Vactra 2 for the apron. Been using those for over 10 years in a machine that runs 8 hrs. a day without any problem. Paul |
Metal- Colchester lube
We use Mobil DTE 32 for the headstock and Way Lube 68 or Vactra 2
for the apron. Been using those for over 10 years in a machine that runs 8 hrs. a day without any problem. Paul Thank's Paul, do you think I need to drain whats left in the reservoir before switching to DTE 32 or is mixing OK?. cheers T.Alan |
Metal- Colchester lube
That is best in case the previous owner/user used automotive oils that
grind lathes down. The issue is detergents that keep material in solution. You want it to drop out. I use the same stuff for my surface grinders and lathe. Martin Martin H. Eastburn @ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal. NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member. http://lufkinced.com/ T.Alan Kraus wrote: We use Mobil DTE 32 for the headstock and Way Lube 68 or Vactra 2 for the apron. Been using those for over 10 years in a machine that runs 8 hrs. a day without any problem. Paul Thank's Paul, do you think I need to drain whats left in the reservoir before switching to DTE 32 or is mixing OK?. cheers T.Alan ----== Posted via Pronews.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.pronews.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
Metal- Colchester lube
"Martin H. Eastburn" wrote in message ... That is best in case the previous owner/user used automotive oils that grind lathes down. The issue is detergents that keep material in solution. You want it to drop out. I use the same stuff for my surface grinders and lathe. Martin Martin H. Eastburn @ home at Lions' Lair with our computer lionslair at consolidated dot net TSRA, Endowed; NRA LOH & Patron Member, Golden Eagle, Patriot's Medal. NRA Second Amendment Task Force Charter Founder IHMSA and NRA Metallic Silhouette maker & member. http://lufkinced.com/ T.Alan Kraus wrote: We use Mobil DTE 32 for the headstock and Way Lube 68 or Vactra 2 for the apron. Been using those for over 10 years in a machine that runs 8 hrs. a day without any problem. Paul Thank's Paul, do you think I need to drain whats left in the reservoir before switching to DTE 32 or is mixing OK?. cheers T.Alan T.Alan, I would drain it also for the reason Martin stated and if it hasn't been drained before there is probably a fair amount of metal fines in the bottom of the reservoir. Paul |
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