Re: lubricating oil saponification
Posted by:
Jeff Theobald (IP Logged)
Date: April 05, 2002 08:56PM
<HTML>Hi All,
Here in the UK we can buy Morris super heat steam oil with 10% tallow, I have been using this for some time, as I find that it seems to keep the engine quiter, on inspection of the engine all surfaces are covered with a good oily layer which when wiped off, the steel is bright and clean.
I also use it in the cylinder feed on condensing and non condensing, and have not had any trouble so far, the boiler in the Brooks is now 14 years old, steel shell copper tubes, and so far shows no signs of oil contamination, about once a year I flush the condenser and water tank with parrafin, also mix 50/50 water parrafin in boiler, steam to 200 psi let stand untill pressure drops to 100, and open all blow downs, makes a good mess, but I think helps to keep the boiler clean. Jeff.</HTML>