Guys does anyone know of a source for 150 viscosity oil?I really don't want to buy 2 different viscosity oil so I was thinking that maybe I could just get by with the 150 for both the headstock and apron. Tks again kroll
150 using which of the many standards for viscosity?Guys does anyone know of a source for 150 viscosity oil?I really don't want to buy 2 different viscosity oil so I was thinking that maybe I could just get by with the 150 for both the headstock and apron. Tks again kroll
The chart you posted is for Saybolt 100 degree F . types oil, there are two systems one at 100 degrees F and the other if I remember correctly is at 300 degrees F.
Van Norman milling machines call for 300 Sec. at 100 degrees F. and that translates to DTE Heavy Medium.
You do not want to use 150 weight oil as measured today. I have a cross reference between the old systems and modern oil on one of my hard-drives. I'll see if I can locate it.
Mike
I just found this on the net, you want the ISO equivalent of the saybolt viscosity that your lathe calls for. Looks like 32 was right on the money.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/viscosity-charts/
Kroll, I use GL-1 rated 90 weight straight mineral oil in all my machines. This has equivalent viscosity to 30 wt motor oil, but is formulated for older gear boxes and really any non-hypoid gear meshing systems -e.g. Lathe and mill headstocks, 1950's auto and farm transmissions, etc.
You can usually find GL-1 one gal Mineral oil jugs in most auto part stores. This rating standard is printed on the label of each jug. just look for "gear lube mineral oil" or similar. It has no additives that leach out yellow metals that may be present in the gears, bearings, or seals.
Also, GL 1 lube oils have larger, more random molecular size than modern, high pressure hypoid shaped transmission gears. This larger molecular size insures the lube oil adheres to the teeth and edges of the gears properly. Modern hypoid oils are so small and uniform molecularly, that they physically run off the edges of low pressure gearing during operation. Hence do not lubricate properly and cause excessive/premature wear. The hypoid additives also attack some older metals.
Glenn