Hi All.

[Toplights]

I'm an ex British Aerospace worker,primerily a machinist on center lathes turret lathes and capstans.My working life was at BAE KIngston making parts for the Hunter Harrier and Hawk trainer aircraft.I have a fairly comprehensive home workshop.I am currently overhauling a Ward 2ds Capstan.
Does anyone have any imformation on the amount of oil the headstock ect holds, as the oil sighting, level glasses are now opaque(i dont want to over fill it).Alternativly,does anyone have any leads to any Maintainance online manuals for a Ward 2ds Capstan,Thanks all.

 

[Philjoe5]

Welcome to the forum Toplights. Sorry I can't answer your questions.

On the other hand, you look quite familiar. I'm sure I met you someplace, hmmmm.

Cheers,
Phil

 

[Beachside_Hank]

My grandfather used to work for your grandfather. Of course the rates have gone up...

Great Avatar of a great comedian.

Sorry I can't help you either.

- Beachside Hank

 

[Tin Falcon]

does not seem to be a lot of info p there on the wards.
you can try contacting wickman they seem to to be the ones supporting ward for spares.
http://www.mmsonline.com/news/wickman-supplies-ward-lathe-parts-worldwide
hope you find what you are looking for.
Tin

 

[Lockstocknbarrel]

Marty,
There is something about your eyes.............
I just Googled your question and go from here hope this helps.

[ame]http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&q=ward%202ds%20capstan%20lathe&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=xE2LUN2TDPCWiQek_4CwAQ&biw=1920&bih=933&sei=yE2LUIyDO6P_iAewuYDgBA[/ame]

Click on each picture and see where you end up the answer will be there.
Kindest Regards
Beagles

 

[compspecial]

A warm welcome to the forum, Toplights, someone on here will probably have the answer to your problem.
Stew

 

[Toplights]

Thanks for your answers so far,still no definative answer still loooking.

 

[AussieJimG]

Welcome Toplights, I feel sure the information you seek is not far away.

Jim

 

[Herbiev]

Welcome to HMEM Toplights. Sorry, can't help with your questions

 

[Toplights]

Hi all,after searcing for some time i have found the headstock takes 5Lts of oil.