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- Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:14 pm
- Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
- Topic: central machinery model 5980
- Replies: 18
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Re: central machinery model 5980
Here’s the update... all is working very well now. I followed your thinking, Torch, and it was exactly what you thought. Congealed oil. It took a bit of work and several cans of WD40, but it works. Yay!
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:10 pm
- Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
- Topic: central machinery model 5980
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47154
Re: central machinery model 5980
Thank you Torch! To be more exact, everything turn extremely tight. I believe you’re right on with the congealed grease. I see several lumps of gum-like grease drops at the bottom of the spindle. So, I’m going to disassemble, soak and clean everything up. Again, I’m very grateful to you.
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:25 pm
- Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
- Topic: central machinery model 5980
- Replies: 18
- Views: 47154
Re: central machinery model 5980
First, I want to say hi to one and all. I am new to this org. Secondly, I also have the Central Machinery T5980. Virtually every part of my machine is frozen up. From Mill to spindle Hand-Wheel to the lathe itself ...nothing will freely turn. Sooo, a complete tear down is in order. I would also like...