Grease/oil gun problem

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6 June 2016 at 17:52 #241661
richard 2
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I have acquired an Alemite 500 grease gun and am currently making a nozzle to fit Myford lathe nipples.

My problem is that the end cap of the body is domed with two adjoining holes.

As the cap is domed I cannot use a large washer and bolt to block them and they need to be oil-proof as the body will be full of oil; though not under pressure.

In Guy Lautards(?) instructions the end cap of his gun was flat, not domed.

Can someone tell me how to block these holes in the end cap. I am not up to making a new cap as it is 1.25" bore and with an internal thread I certainly could not cut.

I have made Brian Forrests designed nozzle for Myfords and it works a treat.

Oiling the lathe is now a pleasure, especially as I made the bit that does the job.

Many thanks

Richard.
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6 June 2016 at 17:52 #18116
richard 2
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Domed end cap
7 June 2016 at 09:46 #241755
Gordon W
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Assuming the two holes are the small breather holes- just solder them up, or I suppose jb weld or similar will do the job. Clean first of course.
8 June 2016 at 11:34 #241942
richard 2
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Thanks Gordon

The two holes were for the ram which is no longer required as oil does not need forcing into the pump.

But I will take your advice and fill the holes with solder using a small piece of brass gauze as a base and will

blanket tis will solder.

Richard.
8 June 2016 at 12:10 #241951
Dennis WA
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Richard,

You posted: "I have made Brian Forrests designed nozzle for Myfords and it works a treat."

Where can I find details of this nozzle?

Thanks

Dennis
9 June 2016 at 08:22 #242037
richard 2
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Denis,

Brian Forrest's article "An Oiler for the Myford lathe"

appeared in issue 178 p.46.

Because my workmanship is of a minus standard I modified his design

and made the body in three parts.

Mine is made of ali as I have lots of it but I would have preferred brass if available.

If you are anywhere near West Sussex you would be welcome to come and

try my Reilang oil-can and see for yourself.

Regards

Richard.
9 June 2016 at 08:50 #242038
Douglas Johnston
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Hi Richard- I had the same problem a while ago and used JB Weld epoxy and that worked perfectly with no oil leaks after more than a year.

Doug
9 June 2016 at 09:25 #242044
Dennis WA
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Thank you Richard.

Despite their price, I use Reilang oil-cans. Like many other folk I have found them to be the best!

Dennis
9 June 2016 at 14:27 #242081
richard 2
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Hi Doug,

Thanks for reply.

I have just ordered JB Weld epoxy and hope this will do the job.

Regards

Richard.
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