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Joined: 29/04/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,391 Location: Chennai
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Hello, M* recommends that the wheel bearings for all new wagons and cars be oiled before use. What is the best way to oil them? I used the nozzle of my oil bottle to do this but too much oil gets there and creates a mess on the tracks. I have been running my newer ones without oil. Can I use a syringe with a needle? What do you use?
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Joined: 09/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 589 Location: The Netherlands
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I indeed use a syringe with a needle. Just a drop on any bearing. Oiling is certainly useful. See other threads about axles wearing through the plastic bushings in a year. Regards, Henk |
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Joined: 08/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 2,218 Location: Shady Shores, TX - USA
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the oil I use, Labelle 107, has a syringe like applicator built in. |
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Joined: 12/01/2002(UTC) Posts: 2,578 Location: Sweden
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I usually catch a drop of oil on a needle or a small screwdriver, and then applies it with that.
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Joined: 23/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,828 Location: Sydney, Australia
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I use Fleischmann oil and the bottle comes with a needle applicator. You can easily make a needle applicator by taking a wine bottle cork (after first emptying the bottle into a wine glass) and sticking a sewing needle into the cork, sharp point first. When you dip the other end into the oil the eye will pick up a little oil. An applicator like that can also be used for applying very small amounts of adhesive. |
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Joined: 25/09/2006(UTC) Posts: 945 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Hi Gautham, In my Tips section I wrote this article on lubrication Rolling Stock LubricationI hope it is of some help. Quote:Originally posted by gachar001[/i] <br />Hello, M* recommends that the wheel bearings for all new wagons and cars be oiled before use. What is the best way to oil them? I used the nozzle of my oil bottle to do this but too much oil gets there and creates a mess on the tracks. I have been running my newer ones without oil. Can I use a syringe with a needle? What do you use?
Thanks
Edited by user 03 January 2025 04:13:58(UTC)
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Joined: 25/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 858 Location: Connecticut, USA
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Gautham - Radio Shack has needle oilers that I find perfect for my models. You can put a tiny drop virtually anywhere. |
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Joined: 28/07/2006(UTC) Posts: 880 Location: Augusta, GA USA
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The Hag oil comes with a long metal needle on it. I also have syringes with blunt tips I can use. Eric
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Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,764 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Excellent tips. regards Kimball |
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,692 Location: United Kingdom
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I drop very small on wheels bearing use the Oil 'pen'. |
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Joined: 29/04/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,391 Location: Chennai
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Thanks everyone for your tips. I was reminded of oiling the bearings after I saw the posts where the axels were wearing through the bushes. |
Gautham Atlanta, GA USA |
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Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark
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Home made, very cheap - most efficient tool to control the amount of oil.   |
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Joined: 09/01/2007(UTC) Posts: 589 Location: The Netherlands
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Benny, your oil dropplet is still to thick   that it does not reach the wheel flanges. But the pictures are great  Regards, Henk |
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Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark
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Thanks Henk. The tool shown works splendid for me. I never get oil on the wheel flanges nor do I get excessive oil, but the controlled amount of oil goes direct onto the axle ends and bushes as I take advantage of the slight side movement of the axle when applying the oil. Just enough room. The problem with various syringes I find is that you easily come to apply maybe 2 drops or more instead of only the 1 intended. Ozzmans suggestion is very good, it goes along the same line as mine I think  |
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Joined: 10/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 3,997
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I just use a bit of wire and dip it in the oil |
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