I have a new bottle of Valvoline Gear Lube on deck and ready to go.
I taped a piece of cardboard just below the drain to channel the fluid out to a container. Is there any better way of doing it?
I thought about putting a smally fitting with a valve that I could put a tube onto to drain it, but I don't think there is space for a big enough fitting. I guess I could suction it out, but that brings new problems into play.
HF 44142 Newb Question - Need help
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RetroWoody
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Re: HF 44142 Newb Question - Need help
You might like this MOD.RetroWoody wrote:I have a new bottle of Valvoline Gear Lube on deck and ready to go.
I taped a piece of cardboard just below the drain to channel the fluid out to a container. Is there any better way of doing it?
I thought about putting a smally fitting with a valve that I could put a tube onto to
drain it, but I don't think there is space for a big enough fitting. I guess I could suction it out, but that brings new problems into play.
One must remember.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
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RetroWoody
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Re: HF 44142 Newb Question - Need help
That's what I'm talking about! I have to run to the hardware store when I get that plug out.
Thanks, Ken!
Thanks, Ken!
Re: HF 44142 Newb Question - Need help
RetroWoody,RetroWoody wrote:That's what I'm talking about! I have to run to the hardware store when I get that plug out.
Thanks, Ken!
Did you ever get your drain hooked up
How about a picture..
Ken.
One must remember.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
The best learning experiences come
from working with the older Masters.
Ken.
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RetroWoody
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Re: HF 44142 Newb Question - Need help
Sorry, I got busy making chips and never came back to the thread.
No, I never put my plug and hose in. I am ready to change my lube now, so I think I will be doing so soon. When I do, I WILL post pictures.
You know, I also never got my lathe section up and running either. I have only been milling. I have several other issues to address on this machine, including my hand crank dials slipping around screwing up my dimensions.
I do it all by eye and digital calipers, just like my early days.
I will post more on that when I finish my last project and do some maintenance. (I don't want to mess up the setup!)
No, I never put my plug and hose in. I am ready to change my lube now, so I think I will be doing so soon. When I do, I WILL post pictures.
You know, I also never got my lathe section up and running either. I have only been milling. I have several other issues to address on this machine, including my hand crank dials slipping around screwing up my dimensions.
I do it all by eye and digital calipers, just like my early days.I will post more on that when I finish my last project and do some maintenance. (I don't want to mess up the setup!)