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kingpingu
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im using 3in1 oil on mine and also putting a bit in the boiler too, in the hope that some oil gets carried into the engine with the steam.
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Spokesmann
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| Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:59 am Post subject: |
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| kingpingu wrote: | im using 3in1 oil on mine and also putting a bit in the boiler too, in the hope that some oil gets carried into the engine with the steam.
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I've wondered about doing that on my Marine engines which have no displacement lubricators, but I have read in some circles it can cause a lot of gunk and build up in the steam pipes. Any feedback on this method, agreed though that 3in1 is a thinner oil (takes me back to my earlier days of cycling and my first bike!) and should be less prone to clotting, although it is an oil and will emulsify with hot water.
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silverfoxsteam
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| Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:31 am Post subject: |
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As I understand it the choice of oil is all down to the temperature that the lubricated surface(s) will be exposed to.
Thinner oil penetrates better, but will run away more easily too especially when hot.
I use 3-in-1 for most plain, cool bearings; motor oil for oscilating cylinders and distribution blocks (including the felt pads where fitted) and the much thicker steam oil for all in-line displacement lubricators.
Those of us who work with full-size (of real-scale versions) of steam engines will know why you have to keep your steam oil can near the fire - it's like tar when it's cold!
In the end though, anything's better than nothing!!
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silverfoxsteam
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| Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:32 am Post subject: |
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By the way - very nice engines Mike!
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Spokesmann
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| Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:16 am Post subject: |
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| silverfoxsteam wrote: | | By the way - very nice engines Mike! |
Thanks Stephen, my comfort zone of collecting!
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