Vintage Windmill Oil Cans

[JBarker]

Please post any pics of your windmill oil can collection. I found these pics online. Thanks, looking forward to seeing them.

Jerry

[Peter vk]

Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
Peter

[JBarker]

Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
Peter

Cool

[JBarker]

Aermotor oil can. I wonder what weight of oil were in all these different cans for windmills???

[Wind Charger Mike]

no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger

[JBarker]

no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger

Wow. Very nice pics, thnks

[Jim Corcoran]

Not being very knowledgeable about this, what differentiates windmill oil from other types of oil, such as machine or motor oil?
thanks,
Jim

[windybob]

Many windmill companies recomended very light, or zero weight oil. Some even non-detergent oil. Oil must run freely in the winter when cold. Not only to the parts being oiled, but to run back to the case through returns. Non - detergent oil drops the dirt out, detergent holds it in for a filter to remove. That's why most companies said to drain the oil, and flush with (kerosene) then refill once a year.

[Wayne]

I'd be wondering about the Neptune Heavy lubricating oil!

[rocar-ks]

Here is a full one I found awhile ago. Sounds very low viscosity when I shake it.
Rod

0216191818.jpg

0216191818a.jpg