Which Labelle Oil should I use to oil axles on 2001 MTH tinplate standard gauge trains freight car axles? Which should I use for the engine drivers?
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I would recommend turbine oil or equivalent called Alpha sewing machine oil can be purchased at amazon
New Zoom-Spout Sewing Machine Oil, 4 Fluid Ounces Net, S1749, for All Sewing Machines, Spout Extends to 9 1/4" in Length
Hi only need 1 drop of oil on each axle , or one drop if needed on motor bushing, also good for gear boxes on engines!
Alan
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My local train shop recommended Labelle 107. It's like the Franks Red Hot commercial: "I put that s!#% on everything"...
Well not exactly but you get the point. I use Lubriplate white for anywhere that calls for grease, and I also use Bachman conductive lube on pickup rollers.
Tony
@Tony_V posted:My local train shop recommended Labelle 107. It's like the Franks Red Hot commercial: "I put that s!#% on everything"...
Well not exactly but you get the point. I use Lubriplate white for anywhere that calls for grease, and I also use Bachman conductive lube on pickup rollers.
Tony
Thank you! I just need to lubricate today with what I have and I have everything that Labelle makes. That's why I asked for recommendations for LaBelle. I'll shop later for other lubes as-needed. Thank you! Any other suggestions I'm sure will help all!
I use plain 5W20 motor oil for lube, and Red-N-Tacky for gearbox grease. FWIW, IMO simply lubing the proper areas is 98% of the battle, the actual lube you use is not really that significant. YMMV
Labelle 102, 107 oil. 106 grease.
I only use the Labelle grease. I use other brands for my oiling needs, so I don't the numbers for the Labelle oil products. Whichever is the thinnest is the one I recommend for axles and drive rods. For spur gears I use thicker oil and I use grease on worms.
