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Typically, running 8 hour shifts, I would "top off" lube tanks about once per week or less.
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We have 2 VMC1000 that both had cracked manifolds in the lube pumps. After replacing the manifolds we have the recommended pressure but the lube consumption is slowly decreasing. On the one machine the pressure does not bleed off when sitting with power off, overnight. Concerned that we are not getting enough lube to the machine. Before i start tearing it apart, I like to know what the machines typically consume, and what might be the problem.
Typically, running 8 hour shifts, I would "top off" lube tanks about once per week or less.
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Thanks for the reply. By saying you "top off", approximately how much are you adding?
Depends on the machine, but none of them ever hit low lube level within one week. So, between 1/4 and 3/4 of a tank maybe. About a quart, give or take a few ounces.
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Its about a week of 8hour days to get to low level for me.
We are not using anywhere near that much oil. Guess it's time to tear the covers off and start digging. Any suggestions on what to look for would be appreciated.
I guess I misunderstood your original post and concern. If you are wanting to use more oil, try turning up the frequency/volume on the lube pump.
More important is just pull back the covers and see if lube is deposited on the ways.
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I had this same problem. You have to remove the bleed valve from the manifold. Call DropSA they know what to do. No one tells you that when you replace the manifolds. We caught it just in time.
I tore the covers off of one yesterday and there is a little oil on the ways but not as much as I'd like to see, but thank goodness, no apparent damage.
Thanks for the info on the the bleed valve. I'll give them a call today.
Unknowingly mine went for a LONG time unfortunately without oil and the ways aren't any different than when I bought he machine. I wouldn't obviously recommend it but the Turcite is capable of some long term abuse.
Removing the check valve solved the problem and we are consuming oil again.
I wish I had found out about sooner. No visible damage but still worrysome. Glad it worked out.
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