RE: SER1 GL-1 Gear Oil - again!

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Thanks, Nick.  We can get the 140 grade oil for the steering box in small 
quantities,
but I do need Model Steam Engine oil - for model traction engine and  steam 
roller -
and I don't think 140 steering box oil would work :-)
Ben

At 06:42 PM 1/7/2005, Nick Condon wrote:


>I can recommend Model Steam Engine oil for bronze steering boxes. It is of
>about the right consistency and has an amazing ability to reject water. I
>assume this is because it is designed to lubricate pistons and maintain a
>lubricating film in the presence of live steam. Fine in the UK climate but
>not sure how it would perform in your winter!



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