Towertalk
[Top] [All Lists]

[TowerTalk] Telrex Rotor Oil?

To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Telrex Rotor Oil?
From: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki)
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 01:48:21 -0400
N2NU@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I have a telrex rotor with a 1/3 hp motor into a gear reduction box.  On the 
> side of the box it says fill with "600W Oil" on a plate.  In the the manual, 
> it says fill with "#20 non-detergent oil"  I am not familiar with either of 
> these classifications.  Anyone out there have any ideas?

Non-detergent single-duty oil is often specified in applications where
the oil is rarely changed.  My guess is that it is a more stable product.

It can be found at most auto supply stores.

I use 80/90 wt. gear lube in my Telrex because I've got a slow
bottom bearing leak - the heavier oil allows yearly refilling
instead of monthly.  A slow leak isn't all bad - it keeps the
chain oiled!

--
Steve K8LX

--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html
Submissions:              towertalk@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-towertalk@contesting.com
Search:                   http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>