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Smitty · 02-24-2019, 08:08 AM

I have a recently acquired combination machine. I see the oil cups but am wondering if the head stock should have lubrication(filled with oil). Also should the feed rod be lubricated or greased? I would guess so..
Anyone with experience in use of this machine?

Thanks, Steve

kenparker · 02-24-2019, 08:16 AM

What is a combination maachine?

Smitty · 02-24-2019, 09:50 AM

Used to line bore Model A main bearings:
http://krwilsontools.com/images/etoo...%20machine.jpg

1930 coupe · 02-24-2019, 10:17 AM

I took mine apart and washed out the old dried up grease from the gears with solvent. Installed new rope packing on the input shaft, made a new gasket, then filled it with transmission gear lube up to the fill hole.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-24-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

I took mine apart and washed out the old dried up grease from the gears with solvent. Installed new rope packing on the input shaft, made a new gasket, then filled it with transmission gear lube up to the fill hole.

Changing the topic slightly, can you post a picture of your false cam please?

1930 coupe · 02-24-2019, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Changing the topic slightly, can you post a picture of your false cam please?

False Cam

Smitty · 02-24-2019, 09:00 PM

That's like the one I have..

Tom Wesenberg · 02-24-2019, 09:31 PM

Be careful when filling oil cups with a felt inside. When I bought a new lathe in the 70's I filled the oil cups for the headstock, then put the lathe to use. It soon started to slow down, as it overheated the bearings. The oil was still on top of the felt, and hadn't wicked it's way down to the tapered bearings. I pulled the wicks, then oiled it and reinstalled the wicks. It's been fine since then.

02-24-2019, 08:08 AM	#1
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	Combination Machine Lubrication I have a recently acquired combination machine. I see the oil cups but am wondering if the head stock should have lubrication(filled with oil). Also should the feed rod be lubricated or greased? I would guess so.. Anyone with experience in use of this machine? Thanks, Steve

02-24-2019, 08:16 AM	#2
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Combination Machine Lubrication What is a combination maachine?

02-24-2019, 09:50 AM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	Re: Combination Machine Lubrication Used to line bore Model A main bearings: http://krwilsontools.com/images/etoo...%20machine.jpg

02-24-2019, 09:00 PM	#7
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	Re: Combination Machine Lubrication That's like the one I have..

02-24-2019, 09:31 PM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Combination Machine Lubrication Be careful when filling oil cups with a felt inside. When I bought a new lathe in the 70's I filled the oil cups for the headstock, then put the lathe to use. It soon started to slow down, as it overheated the bearings. The oil was still on top of the felt, and hadn't wicked it's way down to the tapered bearings. I pulled the wicks, then oiled it and reinstalled the wicks. It's been fine since then.