This oil ok?
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Topic: This oil ok?
Posted By: DsXz
Subject: This oil ok?
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 11:24am
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I dont have any oil specifically for markers but my dad gave me this silicon oil he uses on ball bearings, should i not use this? Its of farely thin consistancy too |
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 11:28am
| No idea, I would have to see what the consistantcy of it is. |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 11:57am
That is interesting. Silicone oil does not have good affinity for metal bearings. Mixed with mineral oils it helps to raise its temperature limits by reducing oxidation. By itself it works well on many plastic sleeves, bushings and bearings. If you are running silicone "O" rings it may damage them, but it is very compatible with all other types of rubber and polymer "O" rings. It might be a good choice for the oil used on the rear bolt "O" ring to lubricate between the rear bolt and the power tube(plastic sliding on plastic). It also may work well between the forward bolt and where it slides on the plastic power tube. But, I wouldn't expect it to be the best choice for metal to metal contact...such as the sear engagement notch. |
DsXz wrote:Posted By: DanSD
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 1:46pm
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Just stick to paintball gun approved oil and you can't go wrong. Use Hoppes #9 for a Tippmann if you have one... ------------- Don't hate the player... Hate the game. |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 7:45pm
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or you can save the money and get 3 in 1 synthetic. it works FINE for tippmanns, and costs way less then a dedicated gun oil.
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