Another oil question but for speedometers and cleaning

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Another oil question but for speedometers and cleaning
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 01:36 pm:

What should be used to clean and oil a Stewart speedometer?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 09:14 pm:

Found the info I was looking for.
Thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 09:27 pm:

I was hoping someone with better, more current information would answer by now.
Years ago, phonograph shops sold a special oil for use in servicing phonographs. It takes years to dry out. It sticks a bit but does not become gummy. It was formulated to use on the open pin or spindle bearings. It also works very well in antique clocks.
It should be good for antique speedometers. But you might try to find actual speedometer oil also.
Things like sewing machine oil, three-in-one oil, and many others tend to dry out and become very gummy. Very bad for things like phonograph drives and speedometers. If the oil becomes gummy, parts begin to drag and slow, then something breaks. (Some of these oils contain fish oil, becomes very gummy)
Other oils like WD40 dry out and cease to lubricate way too quickly. No gummy, but same result, something will break.
It take a special type oil to walk that fence-line.
I want to hear what Russ F uses and where to get it. He would know best.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 09:29 pm:

You posted again while I was typing! I type slow.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 09:47 pm:

Wayne;
Someone can still chime in on this. I didn't really find the info. If I could have removed the post I would have as I decided to list the speedometers on ebay instead of fixing.
Thanks


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 11:13 pm:

No problem! I still type slow.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey, Hayward Ca. on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 12:04 am:

I clean them with mineral spirits and then put in a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone.
After everything is working freely I force in as much vasoline as I can.
WD40 should never be used around speedometers, tacs or clocks.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By david greenlees on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:28 am:

Clock oil after cleaning has always worked well for me.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey, Hayward Ca. on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 10:21 am:

Clock oil? Never heard of it. I would say that would be the best thing to use in a speedo, and the cable.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 06:31 pm:

I do clock repair as a hobby. Years ago a fellow clock guy suggested I use 5w-30 (synthetic only). I've probably done about 15 clocks since then (cleaning and re-oiling) and they're all still ticking.

Never worked on speedos but don't see why it wouldn't work well.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Erich Bruckner, Vancouver, WA on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 06:37 pm:

http://timesavers.com/c-325928-oils-lubricants-oils-lubricants.html


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Stan Howe Helena, Montana on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:00 pm:

Overall, the best oil for small, fine parts is Hoppes gun oil. It's about five bucks for a little bottle and will last for years. Any gun store has it. (Will I get in trouble for using in the G word on a public forum?)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Erich Bruckner, Vancouver, WA on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:03 pm:

Stan, guns are part of the reason we have the freedom to have a public forum. Plus, the smell of Hoppes #9 brings back many fine memories.......


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Paul Mikeska, Denver CO on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:13 pm:

Ahhhh... I love the smell of Hoppes oil at 0 dark thirty when you open the gun case, or in the afternoon for some clay shooting!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 09:10 pm:

Mark

See if you can get your Doc to give you a 10cc syringe. Its the perfect applicator.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Henrichs on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 02:13 am:

You can also buy small needle point oilers empty or filled with various fine grade oils from a model railroad supply store. They will place one small drop at a time. I agree Hoppes gun oil is great.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Greg Griffin on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 05:44 pm:

Clocks, rotary-dial telephones, pressure gauges and such used sperm (whale) oil. It does not go rancid; lasts for years. Sperm oil is difficult to find now, but synthetic oil works just as well. Pressure gauges I worked on 20 years ago are doing fine with synthetic oil, by actual inspection. Be sure to use the least amount to lubricate the tiny bearing surface; more is not better. Oil that's not on the actual bearing surface is exposed, and exposed oil collects dust. I use heavy gear oil, applied with the sharp point of a small o-ring puller. Hope this is useful.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Greg Griffin on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 05:53 pm:

I should mention that I use heavy gear oil in above-freezing conditions. I have no experience with these things in use while below freezing.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Spaziano, Bellflower, CA. on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 07:59 pm:

The watchmaker that lived across the street from me always used Nye Clock Oil on the watches he worked on.


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