Headstock Oil – Auto transmission fluid.?

Headstock Oil – Auto transmission fluid.?

This topic has 7 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 9 June 2014 at 11:46 by stan pearson 1.

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8 June 2014 at 22:08 #17408
Nick_G
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OK or myth
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8 June 2014 at 22:08 #154811
Nick_G
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I have read that automatic transmission fluid is a good substitute for headstock oil.

Is this true or an internet myth.?

(I ask because I have been given a few gallons of it)

Cheers, Nick
8 June 2014 at 22:40 #154813
ronan walsh
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Its what i am using in my colchester. I asked about which headstock oil to use on the practical machinist forum, and it seems to be fine, its caused me no problems.

Edited By ronan walsh on 08/06/2014 22:41:36
8 June 2014 at 22:44 #154814
stan pearson 1
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Hi Nick

Myford recommend Nuto H32 which is the same as Hydraulic oil 32, automatic transmission oil is the same but usually red and is also used in power steering.

Regards

Stan
8 June 2014 at 23:40 #154816
John Stevenson 1
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The main difference between ATF and straight hydraulic oil is that ATF has an additive to stop it frothing

Other than that there is no difference
9 June 2014 at 01:37 #154822
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After much digging about, you will find eventually that the modern equivalent of the factory recommended oil for the Bantam is ISO AW32, which is usually sold as hydraulic oil. Sounds suspiciously like "Nuto H32" and is available for peanuts (by the gallon) at most auto factors. It's also what they recommend for lubricating the slides, BTW.

Murray
9 June 2014 at 08:48 #154829
Alan Hopwood
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Working for a John Deere dealership, I use their Hygard hydraulic and transmission oil in the lathe headstock (Harrison L15) and also in the various gearboxes on the Herbert V47 milling machine. Don't tell anyone, but I use Stihl chainsaw oil on the various slideways.

Regards,

Alan.
9 June 2014 at 11:46 #154836
stan pearson 1
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ATF and Hydraulic 32 are both none frothing oils, I have now retired but worked for 20yrs on mobile hydraulic cranes most used clear hydraulic oil but Liebherr used red ATF or Dextron R.

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