Can anyone relate to the problem of a leaking replacement drip valve on a Myford ml7 lathe. The oil just leaks out, despite everything being tightened up and adjusted correctly. If anyone has experience of this; and can offer advice on how to remedy this, I would be grateful.
Myford ML7 leaking drip valve
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MARK.B.
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Probably not much help but could it be that the replacement valve is faulty 
The_Yellow_Ardvark
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Bit of crud stuck in the valve, washed in.
Silly question, but do you have it switched off when not in use?
Some of them have a little lever on the top. When it is upright, it is off (or on). When you want the oil to flow you rotate it 90 degrees sideways which lifts (or drops) the needle. I cannot remember which is which, but it has two settings one of which should stop the flow.
Old oilers and cheap replacement oilers all leak. Fill them with just enough oil to suit your present turning session when you commence. Oil is cheap. Spindle bearings are not.
If you are keen, you can dismantle and lap the needle to its seat.
Some of them have a little lever on the top. When it is upright, it is off (or on). When you want the oil to flow you rotate it 90 degrees sideways which lifts (or drops) the needle. I cannot remember which is which, but it has two settings one of which should stop the flow.
Old oilers and cheap replacement oilers all leak. Fill them with just enough oil to suit your present turning session when you commence. Oil is cheap. Spindle bearings are not.
If you are keen, you can dismantle and lap the needle to its seat.
