Oil for motion work

[Robert Smith 24Participant @robertsmith24]

Could anyone please advise me on the grade/type of oil for crank, big end slideways etc. on a 2" scale traction engine. I know the grade of cyclinder oil for the lubricator.

Thanks in advance.

[Robert Smith 24Participant @robertsmith24]

[MichaelRParticipant @michaelr]

Use the same oil that you lubricate your cylinder with, that's what I used on my engines.

See this Link

MichaelR

[Robert Smith 24Participant @robertsmith24]

Thanks again Michael for a swift reply. You are becoming my personal guru! My main experience of steam has been with full size traction engines and I know we used a different lube for motion work in those days but I couldn't remember which.Howevert using a universal lube/cyclinder oil simplifies the job no end. Thanks again.

Edited By Robert Smith 24 on 07/03/2021 16:00:41

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