Reilang oil cans, fit for purpose?

[Philip RoweParticipant @philiprowe13116]

Anybody remember the the round pressed steel container oil dispenser with a screw in nozzle? I seem to recall they were supplied with bicycle tool kits, the nozzle had a screw on brass cap which prevented oil from leaking – always assuming you didn't lose it. I always had one of those in my saddle bag and I don't recall them ever leaking. Phil

Edited By Philip Rowe on 09/06/2021 11:23:35

[Darren BinghamParticipant @darrenbingham71373]

Posted by Bryan Cedar 1 on 07/06/2021 10:55:55:

Having invested a fair sum for a 300ml Reiland oil can, I have found that it leaks badly form the can to screw in top. The top part which is threaded has two large flats where the thread is absent. The leak occurs from these areas even though there is a flat rubber washer that is supposed to seal the joint. A club member that I spoke to has the exact problem. How do Reilang continue to sell oil cans like this?

I have tried different o rings and rubber washers, and the pump continues to leak.

As the can would have to be laid flat in my tool box it is not fit for purpose and will have to be returned.

Apologies for digging this back up but I hope this will help others too.

after having the same issue, I decided to run off a load of leather washers.
the rubber o ring is completely useless once it gets the tiniest drop of oil near it, it just squeezes out of the side of the can.

I have used an excellent quality, veg tanned leather. The inner diameter is a perfect fit for the 200ml pump.
im interested to know if all reilang oil cans utilise the same pump, with just the can increasing in size. If this is the case, these leather washers will fit all models.

If anybody is interested, I’ll happily post them.
£3 per washer £1 postage.

**LINK**

I hope this helps!!

Darren

Edited By Darren Bingham on 22/07/2023 09:00:22

[IanTParticipant @iant]

Oiled my Myford yesterday using a 'Myford' gun (the black kind) purchased some years ago. I keep it in an upright length of plastic pipe with a drain plug at the bottom. I always look for my towel and oily rag before using it, as the rag is used to mop up the mess afterwards and the towel to clean my hands. It's a complete pain to use.

Making a new oil gun has lingered on my TUIT list for a long time but never got to the top of it. Has anyone found a way to improve these Myford oil guns? Mine spurts oil even when pulling the plunger out..

Regards,

IanT

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Having used a genuine Myford oil gun on my ML7 there was no fear of my hands, or anything else, going rusty.

Bought a Reilang, well over 20 years ago, and never had an oil leak since.. The O ring is original, but the sesatings are kept clean..

Wish that Wesco oil cans were as good.

Howard

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