Well, although I don't use the lathe on a daily basis I needed the lathe operational, I knew Murphy's Law would get me. So I drained the diesel fuel and filled with ATF. I've been running the lathe and even when not working it I turn it on for a few minutes in forward and reverse. Lathe sounds good and gear shifting seems much better. I think I'll keep it like that and check in a couple of months.
The cover isn't hard to remove but the tools and stuff that gather on top are
At that point I'll see if the ATF seems to be contaminated with the gunk or not, if it is I may change it for fresh. If the shift selectors keep moving as we get into cooler weather I'll know if I've got it licked.
The cover isn't hard to remove but the tools and stuff that gather on top are
At that point I'll see if the ATF seems to be contaminated with the gunk or not, if it is I may change it for fresh. If the shift selectors keep moving as we get into cooler weather I'll know if I've got it licked.
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.