Lubing a brideport series 1 before reassembly

[FishingMan]

Im in the process of reassembling a Bridgeport series 1. Should i grease the lead screws?
Or let the oiler do the work ? Thanks guys

 

[rustyzman]

I suggest way oil only on the leadscrews. It is the only lube I have ever used on mine and is what all the central lubed units used. A bit on the screw before assembly run in and out to the ends is not a bad idea. Definitely don't install the whole thing dry, give it a little lube first, but no grease.

 

[bczygan]

Here's what to do:

http://bluechipmachineshop.com/bc_blog/product/bridgeport-milling-machine-lubrication-service-pack/

Bill

 

[FishingMan]

I sent bluechip an email today . Im not sure what lube goes in the zerk fitting on the back of my j head. Havent heard back yet.Way oil it is on the lead screws. Thanks for the info guys

 

[Firstram]

I sent bluechip an email today . Im not sure what lube goes in the zerk fitting on the back of my j head. Havent heard back yet.Way oil it is on the lead screws. Thanks for the info guys

Zerk fittings on machine equipment are for way oil not grease. Grease holds swarf and dirt which turns into lapping compound, oil will flush the grime out. Not to mention the tolerances are too tight for grease to lubricate properly.

There are oilers out there designed to fit them. I use a German grease gun that I cleaned out and filled with Vactra.

 

[FishingMan]

My man i have a swiss oil can that was $$ i bought from reading Practical Machinist. I use on my heavy 10s oil ball ports. Its filled with way oil. It should work good on the mill. How much should i put in ?

 

[Firstram]

My man i have a swiss oil can that was $$ i bought from reading Practical Machinist. I use on my heavy 10s oil ball ports. Its filled with way oil. It should work good on the mill. How much should i put in ?

Enough. Too much. Pump until you see evidence, it's hard to say. Oil never wore anything out!