Drip rate for Myford ML7 oilers?

[Shaun BelcherParticipant @shaunbelcher81617]

It seems pretty vague regarding the drip feed rate setting for the oilers on an ML7 lathe.

I was told here that its common for them to fly oil out the bearings, but on myfords website they say its too high a feed rate if that happens.

I thought it was dripping out rather slowly, perhaps a drop or two every 10 seconds(i need to check again) but i have gone through almost 2 cups after about 6 or 7 hours of work on the lathe. Is this about right?

[Shaun BelcherParticipant @shaunbelcher81617]

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

I set mine about one or two drips per minute. It does not take much. The bearings have built in reservoir grooves in the lower half so all you are doing is keeping that topped up. I turn the oilers on a bit before starting the motor and give the chuck a turn or two by hand to make sure all is well lubed before start up.

Less than a full oiler glass will last me a full day of continuous use at that rate. Still seems to expand into a hell of a mess in the tray though.

 

Edited By Hopper on 27/06/2020 02:11:53

[Shaun BelcherParticipant @shaunbelcher81617]

Posted by Hopper on 27/06/2020 02:08:09:

I set mine about one or two drips per minute. It does not take much. The bearings have built in reservoir grooves in the lower half so all you are doing is keeping that topped up. I turn the oilers on a bit before starting the motor and give the chuck a turn or two by hand to make sure all is well lubed before start up.

Less than a full oiler glass will last me a full day of continuous use at that rate. Still seems to expand into a hell of a mess in the tray though.

Edited By Hopper on 27/06/2020 02:11:53

OK, thats good to know, my rate is much higher than this i think.

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