tigerturnings
Established Member
Hi all,
I have a Progress 2GS geared head pillar drill that I bought second hand a few years ago. I've repainted it and it's turned out to be a great machine but with one big problem: it leaks oil considerably and this is starting to end up on the workpiece and the other nearby items in the shed.
The oil appears to be coming from two sources: a drip comes from the approximate region of the left of the head where the gear change lever and oil level indicator are situated. There is also often an excess of oil on the spindle above the chuck, which of course flies off as the machine starts up if left in place. According to the inbuilt indicator, the oil level is acceptable so I don't think that I simply overfilled it.
I've been wiping it down before use every time for a few months now, but would like a more permanent solution. Does anyone know what's likely to be at fault, and whether it's reasonably easy to obtain and replace any relevant parts? Or is it time to look for a drill with sealed for life bearings?
Thanks in advance
Neil
I have a Progress 2GS geared head pillar drill that I bought second hand a few years ago. I've repainted it and it's turned out to be a great machine but with one big problem: it leaks oil considerably and this is starting to end up on the workpiece and the other nearby items in the shed.
The oil appears to be coming from two sources: a drip comes from the approximate region of the left of the head where the gear change lever and oil level indicator are situated. There is also often an excess of oil on the spindle above the chuck, which of course flies off as the machine starts up if left in place. According to the inbuilt indicator, the oil level is acceptable so I don't think that I simply overfilled it.
I've been wiping it down before use every time for a few months now, but would like a more permanent solution. Does anyone know what's likely to be at fault, and whether it's reasonably easy to obtain and replace any relevant parts? Or is it time to look for a drill with sealed for life bearings?
Thanks in advance
Neil