[GreenKeys] Model 15 Mainshaft

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I would assume that the cross wicks were NOT removed - only the long one.

In a message dated 08/08/2011 23:33:19 PM Central Daylight Time, 
Packard42 at gmail.com writes: 
> The whole concept of wicks is to keep oil where it is needed the most.
> Especially if the machine is running 24/7.  If you had a technician on- 
> site
> who is able to routinely maintain the machine each week you would not
> need any wicks in the machine.  Just keep the oil and grease coming.
> 
> My 2 cents...
> 
> Don
> K9TTY
> 
> 
> On 8 Aug 2011, at 10:21 AM, Jim Haynes wrote:
> 
> It's interesting that the Associated Press document says to never  
> replace
> the oil wick in the mainshaft.  "If removed for any reason, leave it out
> of the shaft.  This will allow more oil reserve capacity in the shaft.
> The long wick, over a period of time, has a tendency to clog the
> mainshaft."
> 

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