I am finally getting my 1969 16" lathe running after moving to my new shop over the last 18 months.? I figure its a good opportunity to fix my pesky oil leak at the apron.? It is leaking at the back plate.
My question is can I get the plate off the back without taking the apron off?? I'm not keen on taking the apron off again, and it I do, I probably will allow it to continue to leak.? If I recall correctly, it used a paper gasket - is that correct?
Thoughts?
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1969 16" x 6' South Bend Lathe
Garage full of old Mopars........
Mark Z