Neco Autopilot oil
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tillergirl
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Castrol 'Magna'. That's all the manual says, nothing about the viscosity. Castrol have a variety of different viscosities but everybody seems to only have then in 20 litre or larger quantities.
I need some. How did you know it was low on oil?
I need some. How did you know it was low on oil?
SteveSarabande
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there is a screw that you undo, you fill it from a bolthole by the round feedback cover. When it comes out of the screw hole it is full enough
on ours pocking a piece of wire in the bottom hole comes out dry
I have a manual that explains routine maintenance
tillergirl
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I did know abut the bolt. Trouble is getting at it. To fill (or poke around) I have to remove it!
RunAgroundHard
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Call Morris Lubricants, they will advise. A quick check on other forums suggest all sorts of reason why everything is bad i.e. no agreement.
Castro Magna is available in various grades and one forum post suggest that the grade used in Neco motor was the same as 3 in 1. Mmmm,
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Castro Magna is available in various grades and one forum post suggest that the grade used in Neco motor was the same as 3 in 1. Mmmm,
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Goldie
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No idea if this helps, but my old B&G Hydra Pilot drove a ram made by (the now defunct) Smiths Industries. The B&G manual specified ‘Dynobear 10’ and when I needed some I had to buy more than needed. I’m very happy to sell some on in smaller quantities if it helps!
tillergirl
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I did email them a while back and gave up! The motor is one eigth horse powered, driving a 5/8th diameter shaft through a 'SW' gearbox. Runs at 35 or 17.5 r.pm. depending on voltage. Not fast but does have some strength I doubt something as thin as 3 in 1 would suffice; on the other hand it won't want treacle. As I said the manual doesn't specify the viscosity.
tillergirl
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Might be suitable. I am emailing a chap in Italy who knows the Neco systems so see if he knows the viscosity.
tillergirl
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A very prompt response from Daniele in Italy who is the world expert on the Neco. We required 'an equivalent SAE 20 best quality gear oil'.
SteveSarabande
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yes, but where do I get that in small quantites? I was hoping for something in the local chandlers or garage
Ian_Edwards
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I don't know no if this of any use?
Pardon our interruption...
SAE 20, it says for use in clasic gearboxes.
Mineral oil, low detergent, low foam.
£12 for 5L.
Pardon our interruption...
SAE 20, it says for use in clasic gearboxes.
Mineral oil, low detergent, low foam.
£12 for 5L.
tillergirl
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Got 1 litre of Morris Golden Film SAE 20 at UK Welding Supplies ltd on Amazon. I prefer not to use Amazon but it was the only place that had that volume that I could find
SteveSarabande
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i sa the mortis oil, I just need to find it in Gibraltar
tillergirl
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And I need to get access to the filler; it is right up to a bulkhead. I fear I shall have to remove it, just to check.
RunAgroundHard
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Curious about 3:1 I looked it up and of course 3:1 is a brand that offers more that just the ubiquitous oil we all know.
Turns out they sell an SAE20 oil.
3-IN-ONE Motor Oil
