Which oil to use on bridgeport?
 

I have a 1960's built bridgeport BRJ,not sure what oil i should put in it,anyone recommend something?I heard the original stuff used on certain parts was called vactra??? but i dare say that is not available anymore.Im in the UK by the way.

I recycle my synthethic car oil and use it for my machines,lathes and mills.Haven't had any problems for years.

vactra
 

oil companies can tell you what the now equivalent is....

Vactra
 

Vactra 4 is used on the ways, use it don't scrimp. it is a VERY high viscosity oil with clinging properties and works the best. It is still currently manufactured by Mobil and is available in 1 gallon bottles from MSC direct.

Spindle oil goes in the upper cup to lube the Quill.

ok cheers,have you got a link to the msc website?i cant find it.
any idea how much vactra 4 it will actually hold?
and is there any filters that could be cleaned out?
i have a manual for it but doesnt give any decent info on this.

Vactra 4