oil to lubricate

Lawijt · Sep 6, 2013

Hello friends;

I'am wondering what kind of oil do you use in your engines , oilers , ect.....
Now I'am using sewing machine oil in the oilers of my Little Wonder Engine.
But it is really fast gone away. I don't want to break that little beautifull engine,so I hope for some tips from you guys.
I have oil for the motor from my BUELL motorcycle. But I'am a little scared that this oil is too thick & don't go down in the oilers too lubricate the crankshaft.

So if you have some good tips , I can buy what I need.
Thanks already

Best regards

Barry

Tin Falcon · Sep 6, 2013

ME thinks light weight not detergent oil.
Hopefully some of the hit and miss guys will chime in.
Tin

Goldflash · Sep 6, 2013

sewing machine oil is very thin and not really suitable. It depends on where you need the oil. Plain bearings will most probably work ok with automotive oil but I would use something like a 10-40 oil and it should be ok for cylinder lubricant. These engines are lightly loaded and in some cases a drop of 2 stroke oil in the fuel wont hurt to provide a bit of upper cylinder lubrication

wackyvorlon · Sep 6, 2013

Get a jug of 30 weight Shell Tellus. It's a hydraulic oil, and good for what ails ya!

It's my oil of choice for ways as well, and is detergent-free.

Mike1 · Sep 6, 2013

On my Hit and Miss engines I use straight gear oil (AG 90) with no EP additives for the bearings and other oiling points, this oil will wick through a wick feed oil cup, and is suitable for bronze bearings, some oils with additives will damage bronze bearings.

As mentioned Hydraulic oil is also suitable.