a while back there was a discussion on what product to use in the open geared windmill motors to slowly release the lube oil .
attached is a photo of what i believe is the origional wound string used to hold & slowly release oil .
old discussion , continued
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Re: old discussion , continued
Cotton string I guess>
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fivepicker
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Looks real similar to round lamp wicking .........
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Windcatcher530 Dan
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I agree lamp wick !!
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Did anyone look at the wooden connecting rod ? it also appears origional to the mill as with the oil resivor packing , silver paint , tail pin hole not worn , gears not worn , Thomas in San Marcos TX found a real beauty in Ill. for 100 years old !
