[SEL] Oilers

[Tom Dunlap]

Thanks for the info guys..i do appreciate it very much.   .Tom


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Arnie Fero" <fero_ah at city-net.com>
To: "Stationary Engine List" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Oilers


> Hi Tom,
> 
> The rule of thumb for cylinder oilers on engines that aren't being
> "worked" is one drop per minute per horsepower.  Double that if you have
> the engine belted up doing work.  Typically most folks just use plain 30
> weight oil, although some do a mix adding Marvel Mystery Oil to get a
> pretty color in the oiler.
> 
> Give the grease cups a turn at the start of the day as a part of your
> "inspect & oil up" routine.
> 
> Depending on the size of the wells in the main bearing caps, you may or
> may not want to add some cotton waste to help retain the oil.  Another
> useful thing to use are those cotton thingies that the dentist pokes in
> between your cheek and gum.  I like to use 90 weight gear oil in main
> bearing oil wells.
> 
> Hope that helps and WELCOME to the list and a great hobby!!
> 
> When you have a chance, tell us more about yourself and your engines.
> 
> See ya,  Arnie
> 
> Arnie Fero
> Pittsburgh, PA
> fero_ah at city-net.com
> 
> On Thu, 3 Nov 2005, Tom Dunlap wrote:
> 
>> I'm going to show my ignorance....but since i'm a newbie i will ask
>> anyway...whats the proceedure to adjust the oiler to the cylinder on a
>> hit and miss engine?  and how often do u turn the grease cup on the rod
>> bearing?  one more...  my stover has depressions on the main bearing
>> caps...no grease cups..how does this work?  Tom
> 
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