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    Default lantaine lam-350 taiwanese lathe

    hi i have a lantaine lam - 350 lathe , taiwanese made and made under many different names, hondon, himount ect
    i need to replace the oil level sight glasses, they are o-ring sealed and push in
    does anyone know the size i need, i don't want to pull them out to measure if i can help it as i might have to use the lathe to make them if i can't find any
    so if any one knows the hole size please let me know

    thanks all

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    Why not approach it this way:

    Siphon enough oil out to drop the level below the sight hole.
    Remove the plug, measure and machine a new one if necessary.
    Running the machine on the low side for a few minutes won't do it any harm .
    Make sure the hole is covered while machining as any gearing will fling it in all directions.

    Grahame

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    Whilst Grahame's suggestion has merit I would suggest similar , go to the hardware or similar and get a couple of rubber bungs or similar and push these into the oil holes and then replace the oil removed if you need to make them.

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    thanks for the reply grahame i know i can pop one out and measure , but thought someone might know off hand the size as they are a very common lathe. or once were
    i only want to drain the oil once if i can help it, not that they hold much oil .
    bit of luck and some one may know if not i will do as you suggest , i think it may be 30mm
    thanks damien

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