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

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

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

"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

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

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

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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


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"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