3 in 1 has the same viscosity as sewing machine oil,, it''s fine, the problem that you had, is that the little hole was clogged, or really never oiled. Hopps No.9 gun oil also works, SAE 20 non detergent motor oil also has the same viscosity as sewing machine oil. don't use SAE 10 - 20. use straight 10 or 20 weight non-detergent oil or mi them. grease for sewing machines is another rip off. grease is nothing other than mineral oil and a thickener, it's nothing fancy.
You are talking complete crap you never ever use 3in1 oil on sewing machines I can only hope you not servicing machines for a living. They make sewing machine oil especially for machines it does not clog or discolour parts like 3in1 does.
@@nakedcampers512 I’m realizing that now. 3 in 1 contains citronella oil, which readily oxidizes and gets sticky, and gummy. However, when the part was oiled, the oil never got to where it needed to be. No lubricant would work if it wasn’t on the shaft
I won't disagree. the problem with advice (Not you, just general), is that one hears or reads: do this, don't do that , It's wrong, , etc. but those statements never give a reason. I ANYONE ever said why, things would go much more smoothly. Citronella oil oxidizes and gets sticky / gummy, 3 in 1 contains citronella oil as a scent to mask the anti oxidant, so that is why,, Not one person that I have seen gave a reason, , , not one. In short (this is general, not directed at you), advice without a reason is complete vapid crap. One has to dig real deep to get information an any oil product because it's labeled proprietary, Everything I stated above has to be completely researched or tested. I'm even buying a viscometer to test the viscosity of light weight engine oils. Best of success and fun with your machines. @@nakedcampers512
@@thomasgronek6469 The simple reason the oil never got there is because it was the wrong oil it might have worked for a short time but then gummed the machine up as 3in1 will always do.
@@thomasgronek6469 here is the reason I have been in the trade for near on 50 years so take it from me I know what the wrong oil can do seen it many times.
Thanks for the video. My use is actually fan bearings but it seems that sewing machine oil might be better there also.
Sure it will be OK been using it on one fan for over 20 years and it's still running well.
@@nakedcampers512 Excellent. Thanks for the quick reply!
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3 in 1 has the same viscosity as sewing machine oil,, it''s fine, the problem that you had, is that the little hole was clogged, or really never oiled. Hopps No.9 gun oil also works, SAE 20 non detergent motor oil also has the same viscosity as sewing machine oil. don't use SAE 10 - 20. use straight 10 or 20 weight non-detergent oil or mi them. grease for sewing machines is another rip off. grease is nothing other than mineral oil and a thickener, it's nothing fancy.
You are talking complete crap you never ever use 3in1 oil on sewing machines I can only hope you not servicing machines for a living. They make sewing machine oil especially for machines it does not clog or discolour parts like 3in1 does.
@@nakedcampers512 I’m realizing that now. 3 in 1 contains citronella oil, which readily oxidizes and gets sticky, and gummy. However, when the part was oiled, the oil never got to where it needed to be. No lubricant would work if it wasn’t on the shaft
I won't disagree. the problem with advice (Not you, just general), is that one hears or reads: do this, don't do that , It's wrong, , etc. but those statements never give a reason. I ANYONE ever said why, things would go much more smoothly. Citronella oil oxidizes and gets sticky / gummy, 3 in 1 contains citronella oil as a scent to mask the anti oxidant, so that is why,, Not one person that I have seen gave a reason, , , not one. In short (this is general, not directed at you), advice without a reason is complete vapid crap. One has to dig real deep to get information an any oil product because it's labeled proprietary, Everything I stated above has to be completely researched or tested. I'm even buying a viscometer to test the viscosity of light weight engine oils. Best of success and fun with your machines. @@nakedcampers512
@@thomasgronek6469 The simple reason the oil never got there is because it was the wrong oil it might have worked for a short time but then gummed the machine up as 3in1 will always do.
@@thomasgronek6469 here is the reason I have been in the trade for near on 50 years so take it from me I know what the wrong oil can do seen it many times.