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Oil for Wurlitzer Splash Systems
By Stephen Kent Goodman

Robbie wrote:
> [ Gears that aren't enclosed in an oil bath should be lubricated
> [ with a suitably viscous oil which clings to the gear teeth and
> [ doesn't drip, such as SAE 90 weight with no additives.  (Additives
> [ aren't needed at moderate temperatures and they're likely to make
> [ the oil harden with age.)  Very slow moving shafts should receive
> [ a grease, and high-speed shaft bearings probably should receive
> [ the same oil as does the electric motor (SAE 50, non-detergent).
> [ -- Robbie

Thank you for your input Robbie. I am aware of the above already, I was
hoping to get a consensus of opinions for the best oil to use in the
Wurlitzer Splash System gear standards. This system specifically
converts the motor shaft to the pumping action. Wurlitzer specifies
"lightweight motor oil" Any opinions? This is for a Wurlitzer A, APP
roll playing machine.

Thank you in advance for the help,

Stephen Kent Goodman
Fresno/Clovis California


(Message sent Wed 29 May 2002, 17:46:58 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

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