[GreenKeys] Non-detergent oil for Teletype machines

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Lee:

I'm with you that the modern oils are much better.  I found this when working 
with clocks, see:
http://www.prc68.com/I/SWCC2.shtml#Lub
The old Whale Oil based lubes and others that used an organic base all had 
problems after some number of years.

Mobil 1 is an automotive oil that's not organic based.

What oil did you use for the Uzi?

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.prc68.com

Lee Mushel wrote:
> Yes, Wayne, the oil question seems perpetual.   Some years ago I bought 
> an Uzi pistol and almost returned it because of constant jamming.   A 
> co-worker told me that everyone, except me apparently, knew which oil to 
> use.   I tried it and the Uzi never jammed again.   Since that time I've 
> learned that the world class bicycle competitors also use it as do the 
> cub scout winners of Pinewood Derbies!   I acquired a model 19 last year 
> that was so stiff that the motor could barely be turned by hand.   After 
> cleaning I applied this very low viscosity lubricant and the motor would 
> then spin and coast to a stop only after the normal spring loading 
> increased.   I've tried mentioning my experience on this reflector but 
> no one believes me!   Remember, a good lubricant has the property of 
> keeping materials from actual contact at extreme temperatures and  they 
> don't dry out or gum.  Now I'll go back into my gorilla cage.
>  
> And if anyone has access to spare key caps for a model 15 let me know.
>  
> 73
>  
> Lee  K9WRU
> 
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* wb0cte at netscape.net <mailto:wb0cte at netscape.net>
>     *To:* greenkeys at mailman.qth.net <mailto:greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
>     *Sent:* Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:08 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Non-detergent oil for Teletype machines
> 
>     I can't beleive there are again about 50 answeres to the oil
>     question again.
>     I think this comes up at least once a year.
>     For over 17 years I have used nothing but 3 in one oil on my 19 and
>     14 machines and they do run daily.
>     You can usually get 10W non-detergent at your local ACE hardware. If
>     not in stock ask them to order you a case.
>     I will bet that at about this time next spring, someone will again
>     mention oil, and then we will have 50 more responses.
>     Wayne  wb0cte
> 
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