instrument oil?

[david lockwoodParticipant @davidlockwood10028]

I have been given a dial test indicator and something caled  a coaxial indicator (I think) they are both little used but have been out of sevice for a while and need freeing up. what typ of oil could i use i do not want to use WD40 as it leves a stiky film after a while

 

Thanks David

[david lockwoodParticipant @davidlockwood10028]

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

I never use oil.

Have always cleaned with lighter fuel.

regards David

[david lockwoodParticipant @davidlockwood10028]

Is that the stuff for refilling a cigarette lighter or for starting barbeques?

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

Ronson Cigarette lighter fluid.

I think it is basically petrol.

regards David

 

[Bill PudneyParticipant @billpudney37759]

Lighter fuel is basically very clean petrol, also known up here in ‘straya as Shellite which is available from the local hardware store for a much lower cost than lighter fuel.  Another alternative for instrument cleaning is Iso Propyl Alcohol (IPA).

Try and get some instructions from somewhere before bogging in and dismantling ANY sort of instrument, please don’t ask me how I know!!

Best of luck.

cheers

Bill Pudney

in sunny Adelaide

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

I don’t dismantle.

Squirt it down any available hole, move the operating lever or plunger until free then wait for it to evaporate.

Job done.

regards david

 

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

I don’t dismantle.

Squirt it down any available hole, move the operating lever or plunger until free then wait for it to evaporate.

Job done.

regards david

 

[david lockwoodParticipant @davidlockwood10028]

Thanks very much chaps that’s very helpful

regards David

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