where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
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where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
Hey everyone. i wanna oil up the motor that came with my Presto K8 but i do not see any areas in the motor where i could add it.
usually in the old motors there is a small tube where you can add a few drops but i do not see it.
Any ideas where i can apply some oil or lube?
thanks
usually in the old motors there is a small tube where you can add a few drops but i do not see it.
Any ideas where i can apply some oil or lube?
thanks
Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
bumping this topic as i didnt get any help the first time.
does anyone know where to apply oil to the original presto k8 lathe?
i have been looking and found no opening for it.
if anyone that has one knows where please help!
i dont want to over heat it
does anyone know where to apply oil to the original presto k8 lathe?
i have been looking and found no opening for it.
if anyone that has one knows where please help!
i dont want to over heat it
- derekagain
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Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
Hello, I want to know this, too. Anyone got any ideas? Thank you !!!
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Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
Bumping this topic, still need help !
Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
I am still looking as well! Im afraid this thing might sieze up on me one day!
- derekagain
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Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
yeah, don't know where's the oil cups mentioned in the instructions....
Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
I know there is confusion on the oil cups on a K8. I have had several K8's and I don't remember any cups.
My advice would be: Take the motor to a small engine electric motor shop and have them clean, lube and replace any worn bearings, such as the thrust bearing.
If the motor has lasted at lease 50 years or so to now, then this would make them last another 50.
My other advice would be use some sewing machine or fine oil and put a small drop next to the motor shaft and turn by hand to let I run down in the shaft. Be careful not to spill any in side the motor windings, or on any of the rubber surface, etc.
Alan Graves, PRESTO HISTORY
My advice would be: Take the motor to a small engine electric motor shop and have them clean, lube and replace any worn bearings, such as the thrust bearing.
If the motor has lasted at lease 50 years or so to now, then this would make them last another 50.
My other advice would be use some sewing machine or fine oil and put a small drop next to the motor shaft and turn by hand to let I run down in the shaft. Be careful not to spill any in side the motor windings, or on any of the rubber surface, etc.
Alan Graves, PRESTO HISTORY
- derekagain
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Re: where to put oil in Presto k8 motor
Thanks for your great advices !!!!