Bill D
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2004
- Location
- Modesto, CA USA
I have inherited my father's Dumore tool post grinder. He had not used it for the last 50-60 years. This has oil cups or holes on the motor and arbor so I assume sleeve bearing. I would prefer not to take it apart. I said gummy but the bearings actually feel fine I just know they have dried oil in them.
My plan was just to fill every hole with new oil and refill a few days latter, spinning by hand to distribute the oil. Hope that will dissolve and flush any gunk. He put very low use on the machine. it looks brand new.
Should I maybe oil with a solvent first like paint thinner or even carb cleaner. No plastic to worry about.
Bill D
My plan was just to fill every hole with new oil and refill a few days latter, spinning by hand to distribute the oil. Hope that will dissolve and flush any gunk. He put very low use on the machine. it looks brand new.
Should I maybe oil with a solvent first like paint thinner or even carb cleaner. No plastic to worry about.
Bill D