Re: SER1 Oil was Slightly OT: gearbox designs

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On 10 Oct 2005, at 15:16, Lyndon Wortley wrote:

> I have seen Penrite advertised within the UK and have come across a
> number of people recommending it. There is also a firm by the name of
> "Millers" who specialise in additive free lubricants for classic,
> vintage and veteran vehicles: I can't make any personal recommendations
> for Millers oils or Penrite as I am using another brand the name of
> which eludes me at the moment - it is an additive free mineral oil but
> best of all a near neighbour stocks it and doesn't charge me too
> excessively....

Sounds like a good reason to me :-)

> Take a flick through some of the classic tractor magazines in the UK or
> even some of the ones for steam enthusiasts - they all want additive
> free mineral based oils to protect their bronze and white metal 
> bearings
> so there should be a good range of suppliers out there.
>

Thanks Lyndon, with my steam hat on I've used Morris steam oil (who 
themselves have a very nice Sentinel steam wagon in company colours) 
However I've not tried their non steam oils - maybe I should give  them 
a go.

Jon






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