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old discussion , continued
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:19 am
by mtblah
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 .
Re: old discussion , continued
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:38 am
by Wayne
Cotton string I guess>
Re: old discussion , continued
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 12:10 pm
by fivepicker
Looks real similar to round lamp wicking .........
Re: old discussion , continued
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:31 pm
by Windcatcher530 Dan
I agree lamp wick !!
Re: old discussion , continued
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:48 pm
by mtblah
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 !