After posting various questions and comments in other threads, I have decided to combine any further work and questions into this new thread. It won't be a quality rebuild, I'm just trying to make various fixes and improvements on an infrequently used machine that gets used for non-precision work. Just for reference, the machine weighs about 800 kg and has a 40 INT spindle.
Jobs on the list include:
* replace oil level sight glasses in traverse feed gearbox + high/low gearbox <== already done. Made bushes to install metric sight glasses in the 7/8" holes
* remove and replace one-shot oiler system
* figure out what needs oiling or greasing (the manual isn't entirely clear)
* work out what oil(s) should be used
* clear and check all lubrication paths
* adjust and/or shim tapered gibs (at least one has reached its adjustment limit)
* purchase and install a 3 axis DRO
* fit slideway covers to reduce the ingress of swarf and coolant
* identify and fix any faults as I find them
Jobs on the list include:
* replace oil level sight glasses in traverse feed gearbox + high/low gearbox <== already done. Made bushes to install metric sight glasses in the 7/8" holes
* remove and replace one-shot oiler system
* figure out what needs oiling or greasing (the manual isn't entirely clear)
* work out what oil(s) should be used
* clear and check all lubrication paths
* adjust and/or shim tapered gibs (at least one has reached its adjustment limit)
* purchase and install a 3 axis DRO
* fit slideway covers to reduce the ingress of swarf and coolant
* identify and fix any faults as I find them