The lubrication chart in My ML7 manual (1970 vintage) suggests a "small amount of oil (viscosity 30) will effectively lubricate the gear teeth", not very specific but that's what it says.

Getting hold of a manual might help you, it is full of useful info and a lube chart, there are quite a few points!

Myford sell  a manual, which from the illustration looks the same as mine, listed under "myford lathe catalogues" on their website.

http://www.myford.co.uk

Edited By V8Eng on 01/03/2012 20:10:29

Hi DW,

Have a look on the Yahoo Myford Group – you will find lots of good info:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/myfordlathes/

For general lubrication on my S7 I use Nuto 32. This is an hydraulic oil, and any such oil with a 32 spec will be similar.

There has been an awful lot written about oil for Myfords, but I think it is worth remembering that oils have evolved a great deal since the original Myford oil spec was written, and that (usually) more 'nearly right' oil is better than no perfect oil! There has been talk of some high pressure (hypoid?) oils affecting bronze bearings but I don't know about that.

Hydraulic oils are often available from agricultural suppliers.

Rgds,

John