As I said, next time I have the crank out of it... I'll definitely check the balls, and check for any other loose bits. Might not be a bad idea to just get a...
There were some great posts this past summer fe Sturmey Archer hubs. Somebody mentioned something like, "9 Wt" oil. Hope I got it right. Can someone please...
I think it was 90wt oil. That's what I use, it's usually labeled gear oil. And it's pretty cheap at most auto parts places. I mix it 50-50 with mineral...
Since both are oil based they combine and the result doesn't evaporate anywhere near as quickly as the mineral spirits alone. Most petroleum oils will...
Everything I've read warns against using 3-in-1 oil, particularly for bearing surfaces. There is a vegetable content (one of the three) which breaks down over...
Completely off topic, but I use Phil Wood grease for all my bearings, and I love the smell. My gf catches me sniffing it sometimes when I'm wrenching. It...
Almost 4 years ago OLD99JH posted a link to free samples of Fluid Film, a lanolin based lubricant, (Message #2445). I tried some out & got hooked to both the...
The original SA documentation that came with my recently received S5-2 NOS hub says SA oil or 30 weight oil. These are original factory recommendations but...
Thanks for the great tips on the Sturmey Archer lubricant. I'll see what kind of 90wt products I can dig up. Also liked the idea of the auto transmission...
To the Restoration List ,  I've been threatening for a few years to lighten the collection a bit of about 5-10 Hetchins frames or bikes and will be starting...
Remember that any automotive engine, transmission or rear end lube used in a car is subjected to far higher temperatures than an IGH will ever subject it to....
Yep, Almost always overloaded with projects. Some short term, some longer term. Currently about 10 or so to fix up for sale come spring. At least two to tear...
1. Girlfriend's Myata mixte to be built with a Nexus 8-speed hub. 2. Schwinn single speed 3. Rebuild my old Lippy I think that's about it. I've no...
I don't feel so bad now. If it wasn't for the help of someone here on the group, I would have gone crazy. He helped me by restoring some for me.I traded 2...
In a word...YES Beyond bikes it's hand painted glass ornamnets for Christmas. Then I find myself torn between doing those 'indoor should do' bike projects...
I guess I'm a little overloaded. This summer I built a large detached garage with parking for 2 vehicles, a workshop area, bike display/parking/project area...
My Shop is so messy, I am overwhelmed just knowing where to start! Don't ya hate that! I have two projects to do, wasn't a productive sumer for finding any...
The shop I work for has had a couple done by a place in Plymouth Ma. I don’t even recall the name. Pretty nice for powdercoat, a bit thicker than a topnotch...
I'll jump onto this train. Oldest project is rebuilding my 80's Giant road bike that was painted Jaguar Racing Green to match my '72 Porsche 914. I'll be...
my winter wish list (after I get laid off from work) a 100' by 30' insulated and heated building in my back yard with complete metal & wood shops. Oh wait, not...
"Oh wait, not getting laid off." Yeah, you'd think my getting laid off was a good thing. After all, I theoretically have plenty of time to work on my bikes...
I think "overloaded" is a given for this hobby. my winter project is a 1970/71 UE-8 i picked up recently. i'm looking for a soubitez generator, a catalux 8...
I've gone from having about a dozen, down to two for the first time in a long, long while. Though I just agreed to take in about 12 bikes from a friend - all...
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