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

[Richard Strobel]

I'd sure appreciate any diagrams and instructions you may have handy.  After 
reading your response it dawned on me that naturally the oil would go into 
the steam before it hits the valve chest.  After all that's what lubes the 
slide valve also, correct?
  I cannot find anything on Manzel either but sounds interesting.

Thanks for taking the time, Francis!!

RickinMt.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Francis Orr" <steam.boat at verizon.net>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Oiler injector for our Wach's


> 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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