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New Hardinge HC owner...Fluid types?

CaryC

Aluminum
Joined
Sep 22, 2020
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I picked up this lathe a week ago and did a TON of cleaning. Overall it seems to be in good shape and everything runs smooth and quiet...just has some cosmetic issues.

I want to change out the different lubricants, but it seems all of the ones listed on the machine I can't find or they are no longer made.

What are the suggested lubricant replacements?

Thanks!

Cary
 
I did a similar thing recently, under all the gunk I found serial #150.
My old repair manual says plain ATF in the carriage gearcase, and Mobil Vactra for the plunger pump to oil the ways, which is still available. The forums are a cornucopia of opinions on what may or may not be a suitable substitute for Vactra.
 








 
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