Hello,
I have a '97 VMC 15. (just bought it, my 1st). What's the story on spindle lube? I can see the way lube system, and that makes sense. I still need to test that lube is flowing in all lines, but I don't understand the spindle lube system, if it has one. I have searched forums and see where guys talk about grease pack systems but I want to make sure that I lube the machine properly.
There are 2 regulators mounted below the service disconnect switch. A 1/4" line goes from one of the regulators to a black manifold mounted to the bottom of the transformer cabinet. The line changes to 1/8" inside/1/4" outside and goes up to the column and then down to the spindle and attaches to the spindle at the lower right (+x). This line blows air when the spindle is running. Is this line supposed to be lubricated?
The previous owner had 3/4" pipe supplying the machine with a Filt/Reg/Lub. that supplied air to "Fadal installed" regulators. I don't know if he was running lube for all the solenoid valves, and the spindle or ?.?.?.
If it supposed to getting lube, what type of oil should I use.
The manual isn't very specific on spindle lube.
Thanks,
Tim