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Cast Iron
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- May 6, 2005
Can anyone confirm a modern equivalent to this lubricant:
"New York & New Jersey lubricant Co. No. F-925 non-fluid oil"?
Research has revealed conflicts:
1. Mobil distributor recommends (the 3 lubes that hendeyman posted re: 9" Hendey lathe):
Since 1940, the chemistry and manufacture of lubricating oils, greases, and gear lubricants has changed, in some cases rather significantly. With that in mind and based upon the information that you have furnished, product recommendations based upon today’s technologies and chemistries would be,
http://www.exxonmobil.com/USA-English/Marine/PDS/GLXXENMRNEMMobiluxEP2.asp
2. Another reference, lists the 'non-fluid oil' among (archaic) grade-1 lubes:
http://www.pennbarry.com/ecatalog/GetFile.aspx?FileID=5875
My concern is the Mobilux EP2 (lithium based NLGI #2), as compared to NLGI #1 grease (lighter) - when used in the headstock bearings (Fafnir MM 9113 WI (L) Thrust). Is NLGI #2 ok for this Fafnir bearing (it seems to be viscous for this bearing)?
As i understand the lubrication system (according to Hendeymans posts), this lathe is lubricated almost exclusively with grease:
all zerk fittings (about 36 of them) will get this grease (whatever it is), and the way oil is for: the ways, 2 gits cups (on cross slide), 2 ball oilers (on tailstock).
tia
"New York & New Jersey lubricant Co. No. F-925 non-fluid oil"?
Research has revealed conflicts:
1. Mobil distributor recommends (the 3 lubes that hendeyman posted re: 9" Hendey lathe):
Since 1940, the chemistry and manufacture of lubricating oils, greases, and gear lubricants has changed, in some cases rather significantly. With that in mind and based upon the information that you have furnished, product recommendations based upon today’s technologies and chemistries would be,
- <LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: navy; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Lube oil: MOBIL DTE HEAVY MEDIUM; available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums <LI class=MsoNormal style="COLOR: navy; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in">Grease: MOBILUX EP 2; available in 40/14 oz carts case and 35.2 pound pail
- Gear reducer: MOBIL DTE BB; available in 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums
http://www.exxonmobil.com/USA-English/Marine/PDS/GLXXENMRNEMMobiluxEP2.asp
2. Another reference, lists the 'non-fluid oil' among (archaic) grade-1 lubes:
http://www.pennbarry.com/ecatalog/GetFile.aspx?FileID=5875
My concern is the Mobilux EP2 (lithium based NLGI #2), as compared to NLGI #1 grease (lighter) - when used in the headstock bearings (Fafnir MM 9113 WI (L) Thrust). Is NLGI #2 ok for this Fafnir bearing (it seems to be viscous for this bearing)?
As i understand the lubrication system (according to Hendeymans posts), this lathe is lubricated almost exclusively with grease:
all zerk fittings (about 36 of them) will get this grease (whatever it is), and the way oil is for: the ways, 2 gits cups (on cross slide), 2 ball oilers (on tailstock).
tia