oil to lubricate

[Lawijt]

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]

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

 

[Goldflash]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Lawijt]

Thanks for the tips. If there are other persons with some tips......