Oil Delivery Device

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 30 May 2006 8:46 am

I'm sure this has been spoken about on the Forum, but I can't find the right thread. I want to oil parts of my undercarriage that are hard to get to. Is there a specific device that I could put my own oil in that would have a flexible hose/nozzle so that I can direct it to specific places? Thanks for your input and direction. Boo

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 30 May 2006 9:22 am

Boo, I think Carter has some type of oil bottle that has a long spout that comes out. 3 in 1 also makes a bottle like it.
Someone here also suggested using a long thin rod to reach the spot and running oil down it.. probably a little messy.

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 30 May 2006 9:28 am

Thanks for your help, Bo. I am hoping to find a device that doesn't have oil in it already. I have a brand that I really like and would like to keep using that one. Boo

Glyn Bone · Post by **Glyn Bone** » 30 May 2006 10:09 am

Boo,
I think what you are after is a " Needlepoint Bottle"...I use these a lot in my model railroad ....both for light oil and for glue....the bottles come with various size needls for different viscositie3s or `delivery` amount...needle sizes are...16 20 25 35 50 65 ( stainless steel) also in needle loengths of 1" and 4"

I think you should be able to find them at any decent Model/hobby shop...

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Curt Langston · Post by **Curt Langston** » 30 May 2006 1:28 pm

Boo, they don't come any cheaper or better than this.IMHO
I have one and they are excellent. If you dont like the oil thats in it, dump it!http://cgi.ebay.com/Machine-Oil-Pedal-Steel-G uitar-Sewing-Fishing-Clock_W0QQitemZ7419219833QQcategoryZ7266QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [This message was edited by Curt Langston on 30 May 2006 at 02:29 PM.]

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 30 May 2006 2:30 pm

I got one of those from Cleburne, and it's a dandy.

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 30 May 2006 5:19 pm

I have an old style long necked oilcan I used on bikes and lawnmowers (it looks like something that a railroad man would have used) with a trigger to deliver the oil. Problem is... no control of amount of oil per squeeze.
The one Carter sells has turbine oil, like 4 oz.. not much to recycle and refill with your favorite astro-lube
I had one of the things they sell on ebay & used it on my guitar ...it was too fragile and cracked.
What are you using to lube Boo?

Boo Bernstein · Post by **Boo Bernstein** » 30 May 2006 5:31 pm

Thanks to everyone for their input. Curt, Bob Knight was kind enough to send me a personal email this morning and suggest the same thing -- so I ordered one from eBay this morning! Bo, I am mostly playing an Emmons LeGrande III and I was advised to use Gunk Super Oil. So far, so good! Thanks again. Boo

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 30 May 2006 11:01 pm

Another thing that works well if you know a vet or anyone who works in a hospital is a syringe (any size will do) with a spinal needle hooked up to it. It shouldn't cost more than a couple of bucks and works perfectly!

rpetersen · Post by **rpetersen** » 31 May 2006 3:29 am

I bought a nice unit with a tube attached at Wal Mart - designed for fishing reels - Catchy name "Reel Oil"

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Don Poland · Post by **Don Poland** » 31 May 2006 4:45 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Boo, they don't come any cheaper or better than this.IMHO
I have one and they are excellent. If you dont like the oil thats in it, dump it!http://cgi.ebay.com/Machine-Oil-Pedal-Steel-G uitar-Sewing-Fishing-Clock_W0QQitemZ7419219833QQcategoryZ7266QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can get them here for about $2 each!! http://www.swfmesa.com/embroidery_accessories/embroidery_supplies.htm
I have ordered from these guys in the past and had great fast service, and the price is right

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Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 31 May 2006 10:42 am

Here's the one I like. I got mine at Lowe's for under $10.
http://www.newark.com/product-details/text/catalog/Images/Web1/96C7266-30.jpg

It's made by General Tools and is called a "Precision Oiler".

Brad

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 31 May 2006 12:32 pm

Years ago, we had them big one cylinder Clark engines in the oilfields, used to drive the bullwheel which pulled the rod lines that went all over the hills to run the oiljacks. What was called a "powerhouse". I remember the oil reservoirs for the journals on the engine's crankshaft held about a gallon each and fed the journals thru a length of copper tubing.
Maybe design a "modern" changer complete with oilpassageways. Copper tube plumbed into the logo side of the changer shaft.
A gallon of ninety weight oughta last a lifetime

Would be great for them "slick licks".