[GreenKeys] OIL & GREASE

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 And i've got several cans of that TTY oil, KS7470. Never use it up.

larry
W0OGH


  -------------- Original message from Don Robert House <k9tty at dls.net>: --------------


> As I have reported many times on Greenkeys...
> 
> Teletype and the Bell System published specific recommendations for  
> Oil, Grease, Paper rolls, and Paper tape.
> 
> The most used oil was made by the American Oil Company of New Jersey  
> under contract with Western Electric.
> The oil was specified by a WE Co. Kearny, New Jersey Specification  
> known as KS 7470.  It was SAE 20 oil.
> The grease was specified under KS 7471.
> 
> Sadly the makeup of the grease and all of the documentation mentioned  
> above is still in the museum library in storage in San Diego.
> For several years a person could order Bell System Practices through  
> Lucent Technologies Customer Information Center.
> It now appears that Alcatel has discontinued this service.
> 
> As I remember, the Teletype Corporation specifications for oil  
> recommend the use of the 20 weight oil for most applications.
> In extremely cold climates, such as Greenland, Iceland, Alaska, etc.  
> 10 weight oil was recommended.
> They even suggested adding some kerosine if the machine was expected  
> to be operated below 40 degrees F.
> In tropical climates they suggested using 30 weight oil if the machine  
> was expected to operate in temperatures higher than 80 degrees F.
> 
> Personally I prefer ONE LUBE and ONE GREASE from the Slick 50  
> company.  It has some modern chemistry that keeps it nice and slippery.
> If you cannot find ONE GREASE, the really sticky red wheel bearing  
> grease is also very good.
> 
> Best
> 
> Don
> K9TTY
> 
> 
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