Vintage Windmill Oil Cans

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Vintage Windmill Oil Cans

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

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Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
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Peter vk wrote: Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:17 pm Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
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Aermotor oil can. I wonder what weight of oil were in all these different cans for windmills???
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no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger
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Wind Charger Mike wrote: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:11 am no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger
Wow. Very nice pics, thnks
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Not being very knowledgeable about this, what differentiates windmill oil from other types of oil, such as machine or motor oil?
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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.
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I'd be wondering about the Neptune Heavy lubricating oil!
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Here is a full one I found awhile ago. Sounds very low viscosity when I shake it.
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