[Steam-engine] Oiler injector for our Wach's

[Francis Orr]

Richard, The oiler you pictured is a "displacement" lubricator which will
work fine. Steam is condensed in the loop of tubing and the brass bulb on
top of the lubricator. Oil will float on water so you will see drops of oil
moving UP the sight glass on the side. Feed is regulated by the valves on
the side. This lubricator feeds directly into the steam line before it gets
to the engine. Your 1/8" ports on the side of the cylinder are probably for
your cylinder drains. You might consider looking for a mechanical lubricator
like the "Manzel." They bolt onto a bracket on the side of the steam chest
and are run by an arm off of your valve rod. While not as "visual," they are
not so messy and a little more reliable. Most of the steam traction engines
use them. If you want more information, I can send you diagrams of
displacement lubricators and instructions.
Francis A. Orr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:03 AM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Oiler injector for our Wach's


> G'day all;
>   Not sure but is this the type of oiler I need for our 12hp Wachs "coke
> bottle" style.  The cylinder does have two ports, one above the piston and
> the other below.  I believe they are 1/8" npt.
>
>   If not could someone direct me to the right type of injector we would
use.
>
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63953&item=7509506325&rd=1
>
>   Project coming along nicely
>
> TIA
> RickinMt.
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