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The "ORIENTAL"
Dave Otto:
Would they need to be smaller than the ones that I made for my Pacific, they were quite a project.
Dave
GRAUBELE:
Hi Dave
I really like the design of your oilers.
Are there any drawings available for free use?
I'm always looking for suitable oilers in small and medium sizes for my various steam engines and stationary engines.
Regards, Dieter
Dave Otto:
Thanks Dieter,
I never made any official drawings for the oilers, I just copied a full sized original one that a friend had. This is an example of a pre-1900 oiler that would be appropriate on a very early west coast engine like the Oriental. I try not to make a habit of mucking up other peoples builds with my work, but thought that it would be ok this time. :)
Dave
GRAUBELE:
Hi Dave
I'm currently repairing the oiler on my original 1921 "Amanco Hired Man".
The oiler leaks oil even when the adjustment needle is closed.
The glass reservoir is also leaking.
I need to reseal the adjustment needle.
I've sealed the glass reservoir with sealant.
Regards, Dieter
maury:
Nice Oilers, Dave. I remember your Pacific build log.
Looks like the base part was cast, or did you CNC it and blast it?
Where did you get the glass? I've been using acrylic but it's really hard
to polish to a really clear finish.
maury
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