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[Steve Shannon]

This bracket?







Steve Shannon, P.E.

 

[JPMacG]

I think that bracket is for the original lamp. I don't have the bracket. I was thinking of repurposing those holes to mount my own light.

 

[Rob]

As Spiral_Chips stated it is for there coolent system.


ATLAS Catalog no.45 May, 1945 Coolant Systems, Motors, Grinders.pdf

 

[Steve Shannon]

As Spiral_Chips stated it is for there coolent system.


ATLAS Catalog no.45 May, 1945 Coolant Systems, Motors, Grinders.pdf

I wonder if any of the other components are present in my mill...

 

[Rodney Young]

This bracket?








Steve Shannon, P.E.

Thats the one, I like the idea of mounting my light there as I doubt I will ever get the original coolant system. Did you see if you have other parts of the coolant system?

Rodney

 

[Steve Shannon]

Not yet; I've been moving the third machine I got in the bunch, a Central Machine (Harbor Freight) mini knee mill.



Steve Shannon, P.E.

 

[Mondo]

Speaking of the oil pump kit or drip tank....
Drip tank sold today on Ebay: $230.47 - included support bar and bracket. I thought these were made from die-cast ZAMAK, not platinum.

The bracket appears to be a modification of the lathe leadscrew bearing part # 10F-16. I'm in luck! I have a spare! All I need now is the platinum tank!

 

[Steve Shannon]

I looked yesterday and found that I do not have those parts, if I'm looking in all the right places:
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Steve Shannon, P.E.

 

[Mondo]

That cavity is where the pump would go. The catalogs list that cavity as having approximately 3 pints capacity. I would be inspecting for cracks and mating joints to identify possible leaks before trying to pour 3 pints of oil in there!

But while we are on the subject, as I get into cleaning up and refurbishing the grungy old MFC I acquired a couple months ago I will be looking for current day suppliers who may have a pump that can be adapted to the same task and fits in that space. I will let you know what I find, but don't anyone hold your breath. I have a long ways to go and the recent snow and cold weather here in Massachusetts is presenting a big setback.

Spiral_Chips

 

[Rob]

Speaking of the oil pump kit or drip tank....
Drip tank sold today on Ebay: $230.47 - included support bar and bracket. I thought these were made from die-cast ZAMAK, not platinum.

The bracket appears to be a modification of the lathe leadscrew bearing part # 10F-16. I'm in luck! I have a spare! All I need now is the platinum tank!

I did get the tank with my MFB mill but not the mounting bracket. The tank I have is made out of cast iron and not ZAMAK.