DoubleDown Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Greetings folks, Hoping to dial into some wisdom from anyone familiar with maintenance for an old Craftsman (Atlas) grinder/honer I just acquired. Craftsman is the manufacturer, but I have a feeling that Atlas actually manufactured the machine and they were sold under the Craftsman label. Anyway, the machine is likely 60+ years old (run perfectly well), and I got it as part of a package from an old metal worker. It is mounted to a rolling bench, which I loaded (horizontally) in my truck when I picked it up. When I got home and set the bench right side up, fluid began to drain out of the grinder wheel side of the machine. In I located the Atlas Griner-Hone Manual.pdf online and based on what I've read, I presume the leaking fluid (lubricant) is transmission fluid. The Atlas 2400 manual says to use SAE 90 Transmission Fluid as the lubricant. I am no lubricant/transmission fluid expert, but I've been told there is a big difference between synthetic and regular fluid. If you own or have experience maintaining this machine, my (rookie) question is - What type of fluid (that is currently sold) would you recommend? Appreciate any help! Thanks, Eric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renner_construction Posted June 9, 2017 Report Share Posted June 9, 2017 Did you even check the fluid level? Judging by the picture you lost about a pint. Don't overthink it, pour whatever you got in there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/valvoline-high-performance-80w90-gear-oil-vv831/7070003-P?searchTerm=gear+oil Here is pretty good substitute for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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