Posted by Rick Denney on February 07, 2003 at 16:39:52:
In Reply to: Re: Rotor oils - Daryl Hickman - Lee Stofer posted by H. Chuck - more info on February 07, 2003 at 16:04:50:
Motors oils do work on well-fitted slides, though they don't stay where they are put very well and you will likely end up with a sluggish first valve. Other than that, they won't cause any problems, though they have lots of additives that should encourage you not to let it get into your mouth.
You can get straight 30-weight motor oil at any auto parts store, and any store that also sells competition stuff will also have straight 50-weight motor oil.
For ball joints and even rotor bearings (especially if they are a bit loose), go to a store that sells mechanical clocks, and buy a clock oiler. Not the fancy kind that clockmakers use, but the little do-it-yourslef dispenser that they give to their customers with a new clock. The oil in it is about the same viscosity as 30-weight motor oil, and it has a needle-tube tip that lets you put the oil just where you need it. You'll only pay a couple of bucks for it.
Rick "who uses a bottle of oil with a needle applicator from Baltimore Brass" Denney