Wick spindle oiler upgrade

[RichMitchell]

I’m doing some maintenance and restoration of a Goodell Pratt 494 lathe. The lathe has two oil ports for the spindle but they’re wide open without anyway to regulate lubrication. I saw some mention replacing them with wick oilers but I have no idea where to look. The fittings are an odd size; the threaded end fit in a 19/64 size hole in me screw gauge.

Any insights you can share would be appreciated!

Rich

 

[rustyironism]

Might not be what will help you, but I noticed the other day that these guys have a barrel full of these in four different sizes..

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www.kittstools.com

I don't know why it reads Error in Form after a copy/paste.
I'll type it out.,,

https:www.kittstools.com/shop-bin/sc/productssearch.cgi

...evidently, the system here doesn't like the http:

ok, try going here...and put oil in the search bar.

KITTS SPECIALS

www.kittstools.com

Mike

 

[Bill D]

TPI? total guess would be 1/16 pipe thread.
Bill D

 

[RichMitchell]

https:www.kittstools.com/shop-bin/sc/productssearch.cgi

I did find them (eventually) . Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try a couple as they don't look too expensive.

 

[MrStretch]

Did you try these out?
I would like a pair for my Stark #4 but don't want to spend the clams for McMaster-Carr oilers.

 

[RichMitchell]

Not yet. I’m going to have to get an adapter to neck down the 1/4 NPT threads to what is on the oil port. It looks like an unusual size; 5/16.