I finally ordered the proper SAE140 oil the lathe instructions called for. It appears the newer CJ lathes call for turbine oil .
The 85w-140 I was using ends up full of air bubbles. I don't know if it was designed for splash lubrication like in this lathe.
The 85w-140 I was using ends up full of air bubbles. I don't know if it was designed for splash lubrication like in this lathe.