--- In emcoV10lathe@..., Richard Kleinhenz <richk@...> wrote:
I wonder if Emcos or specifically Super11s have a reputation for
leaking oil? I found a little puddle, but I can't exclude transport
or some of the strange manipulations to get it in place. Of course I
am keeping my eyes open from now on.
I thought I had a leak in my V10 QC gearbox, and it turned out that
it was just over-filled. I looked at the parts diagrams
and there was no indication of a seal where the lead screw
and power feed shafts come through.. The oil level was
above where the shaft(s) came through, and it would leak
very slowly
The headstock has a inspection window for checking the
lubrication level but the QC gear box does not..
If the previous owner was a little too enthusiastic
in fixing up the lathe he may have over filled it.
-Almus
