Babbit bearing spindle leaks a lot of oil how to remedy it?

[BRIAN]

I used small drip oilers on my 32x40 horizontal engine http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/32x40-h-gas-engine.21683/
I got them from RGD tools an found them easy to adjust to a slow feed rate using SAE 10 grade motor oil, my only complaint with them is that the filling hole
is small and requires a oil can with a fine spout.
Brian

 

[wa5cab]

I would not use way oil on tapered roller bearings or Oilite bushings. But between two sliding parts, It will be OK. Maybe even preferred.

 

[Kernbigo]

you will wreck your spindle for sure using way oil, use spindle oil or worse come to worse use 3 in one (MOTOR OIL)

 

[wa5cab]

Most 3 in one is SAE 10. They do or did sell in the same small cans SAE 20 but the unit cost is quite high. Recently, Tractor Supply has been carrying SAE 20 ND in gallons, pretty cheap.

 

[Kernbigo]

it has to be the 3in one motor oil not the regular 3in one, i use in my south bend lathe tell i could find the proper oil and worked just fine