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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | What kind of lubricant is used on a stock Delco generator for a 235?
I noticed there are 2 filler holes on mine front and back. But was not sure if I use motor oil. Looking at the assembly manual SEC 14 sheet 9.00 looks like 10W engine oil plus "extreme pressure compound." What is extreme pressure compound?
Thank you!
Jon
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1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
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If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | 20 wt engine oil - I use 30 wt oil but I doubt if this makes much difference? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Hey Tim,
Thank you..I need to get an oil can.
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 | 3in1 and a few drops in each cup at each oil change.
Bruce
Old Toy: Ol' Betsy stock 59 Apache SB Stepside (Gone but not Forgotten)
New Toy: 1962 Impala SS Coupe
The Driver: 1990 Toyota truck
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ....used the 3n1 oil many times...little at each oil change like Bruce suggest. I suspect any mentioned will do OK as long as its done on a regular basic. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | I use 3in1 also, and in all the electric motors at the mill, does the job
Bill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,749 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,749 | Back when we actually serviced cars at a "service station" (1960's) we kept a squirt can of 30 weight oil for the oil cups on generators. All part of an oil change/lube job. We also oiled hood hinges, lubed door latches with a wax/grease mixture, and packed spring leaves if the owner requested it. 50 cents extra on a $2.00 lube job for the spring leaf grease!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Jerry,
Its a job just to find a window squeegee at a service station..much less fresh water!
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 | True "Service Stations" are few and far between these days. There are two here locally in a city of 100,000+.
Bruce
Old Toy: Ol' Betsy stock 59 Apache SB Stepside (Gone but not Forgotten)
New Toy: 1962 Impala SS Coupe
The Driver: 1990 Toyota truck
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