Thread: My new toy, Deckel FP1

Originally Posted by thorens

yes they seem to be tight the whole range of travel not just one or two spots , it still moveable thought but your hand will be tired after you wind them up and downs or side to side a few time ...........
i can see a bit of Greases on the vertical big screw , i haven't clean and oil anything's yet , i'm thinking of using Kerosen to clean all the old oils/ grease and oil all those point again .

Peter

Hi Peter,

If you have not done it already, it would be good to add oil to the saddle reservoir. The reservoir is intended to be filled regularly, and the oil then slowly runs down through various galleries (over time) to lubricate all parts in the saddle, including X and Z slides and screws, the power feed gearing and clutches etc. I think you will find a sight glass that shows when sufficient oil has been added to the reservoir.

Cheers,
Bill

Originally Posted by WCD

Hi Peter,

If you have not done it already, it would be good to add oil to the saddle reservoir. The reservoir is intended to be filled regularly, and the oil then slowly runs down through various galleries (over time) to lubricate all parts in the saddle, including X and Z slides and screws, the power feed gearing and clutches etc. I think you will find a sight glass that shows when sufficient oil has been added to the reservoir.

Cheers,
Bill

Thank you Bill.
i will do that . i noitced the chain on the back inside the box is very loose or may be it worn out . is it adjustable on this chain ?
regards
Peter

Originally Posted by thorens

Thank you Bill.
i will do that . i noitced the chain on the back inside the box is very loose or may be it worn out . is it adjustable on this chain ?
regards
Peter

Peter,
There are two chains - one for the power feed drive, and a lower one for the coolant pump - there is no adjustment for wear (at least not on my FP1).
Apparently the chains are often loose on old machines, but they can be replaced quite economically from local suppliers even though chain is usually sold in 10 ft lengths (surprisingly, imperial chain is fitted). Mine has an odd number of links in the feed drive chain, requiring a 'half-link' to be included in the chain. I will check the chain size and get back to you.
Regards,
Bill

Originally Posted by WCD

Peter,
There are two chains - one for the power feed drive, and a lower one for the coolant pump - there is no adjustment for wear (at least not on my FP1).
Apparently the chains are often loose on old machines, but they can be replaced quite economically from local suppliers even though chain is usually sold in 10 ft lengths (surprisingly, imperial chain is fitted). Mine has an odd number of links in the feed drive chain, requiring a 'half-link' to be included in the chain. I will check the chain size and get back to you.
Regards,
Bill

Morning Bill.
on mine i can only see one chain behind the right hand side door . may be another one some where else i haven't look .

regards
Peter

Originally Posted by thorens

Morning Bill.
on mine i can only see one chain behind the right hand side door . may be another one some where else i haven't look .

Peter,
The one you saw drives the coolant pump. I think the shaft carrying the upper sprocket of the pump chain is driven by another chain located behind the V belt cover.
Cheers,
Bill

guys
I just finish painted some of the Deckel FP1 components that was badly won't out paint .
when I clean out the vertical head i see there is packed with greases ( I means fully packed in it cavity ) , does it really need to be pack with that much of grease or is it ? one picture i tool showing the head cavity .
Peter

Sorry Peter...no photo of grease. You just need enough for the bevel gears...remind me though: is youra a plain bearing head or a needle roller head? If the latter, it needs a little bit of Kluber Isoflex grea$e, if plain bearing it needs a regular and steady diet of very lightweight oil. It is a total loss system.

Cannot put my hand on the reference right this minute, but the correct oil is mentioned in the approved lubricants Deckel bulletin from somwtime in the mid 1950's.

Nice paint.

Greg

Originally Posted by Greg Q

Sorry Peter...no photo of grease. You just need enough for the bevel gears...remind me though: is youra a plain bearing head or a needle roller head? If the latter, it needs a little bit of Kluber Isoflex grea$e, if plain bearing it needs a regular and steady diet of very lightweight oil. It is a total loss system.

Cannot put my hand on the reference right this minute, but the correct oil is mentioned in the approved lubricants Deckel bulletin from somwtime in the mid 1950's.

Nice paint.

Greg

thanks Greg.
no i didn't take pictures when i clean the old grease from the head , however as you can see the head photo , all that hollow in side the head is packed with grease . i not sure what bearing this one used as i didn't take all the head a part yet .

regards
Peter