What is the proper way to oil the axles on postwar steamers? I usually put a drop of oil on both sides of each bushing of the drive axles.
Is the bushing itself an oil-impregnated bushing? If so, should I just put oil on the bushing?
Earl
I usually put a drop of oil at one edge of each bearing.
I'm going to guess that the bronze bearings on most post war locamotives are of the sintered type that absorb and hold some oil.
Good luck.
Lionel's "How To Operate Lionel Trains and Accessories" booklet shows both sides of the axle bearings as lubrication points.
Larry
I knew oiling both sides of the bushing would be OK, but I wondered if I should try to soak the bushing with oil. I believe some of the whistling tenders had oil-impregnated bushings that needed to have oil on them to function properly.
The bushings on the motor axle seem to require oil very often so I assume they are not oil-impregnated.
I put a drop on each side of the bushing...a little goes a long way
Dave
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