ColinB Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I am sure there must be a post somewhere on this forum, but I cannot find it with the search. Does anyone have any ideas how I cure a noisy ringfield motor, it whines a lot? I have tried grease, that seems to make it worse, do I need to renew the gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff2nd Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 A few drops of 3 in 1 oil, on the shaft on either side, where it goes into the ringfield casing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 3 in 1 is not recommended for model locos. Doesn't like plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 And "a few drops" of oil would be too much! The old maxim 'If you can see it, you have put too much on' holds good where oiling is concerned. A very small drop of model oil in to each motor shaft bearing, particularly behind the metal spur gear on the shaft, should be plenty.GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I believe that petroleum jelly, or Vaseline, was recommended for the 'bearing' in the plastic faceplate of the Ringfield motor, as oil can sleep into the motor, and onto the commutator...not good for the motor brushes... Vaseline type stuff stays mainly in place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 I use silicon grease on the gears. So what oil do people recommend? On the web it says silicon is best for plastic, so is a silicon spray OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I would buy an oil from a model railway retailer. I use one of these. This is just an example https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modelcraft-POL1000-Precision-Lubricator/dp/B000ZIXVAS/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=model+railway+oil&qid=1573823251&sr=8-10#customerReviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 See if your better half got a bottle of light oil with her sewing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Bit sexist that Rob assuming SWMBO would own the sewing machine. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEREK123 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 ColinBYou might find one of this useful .... I use the white grease - ignore the fillers ?https://www.petersspares.com/index.jsp?searchStr=white+greaseDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I use silicon grease on the gears. So what oil do people recommend? On the web it says silicon is best for plastic, so is a silicon spray OK?I wouldn't use a spray, they're ok for large areas but for models a more precise, controllable applicator is best. A sewing needle dipped into a small pot of oil works for me. I use the Peco Electrolube. If I want a bit more oil I use a small paper clip instead of the needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Bit sexist that Rob assuming SWMBO would own the sewing machine. 😆 For gov.uk reasons, herself owns most of our stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenpointfive Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Re. sexist/ sewing machine. I use all kinds of power tools, drive a car, and in the past have driven many thousands of miles in buses, but there is no way in the world that Mrs. Tenpointfive would let me anywhere near her sewing machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 So you have to use your own I take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 So you have to use your own I take it. You old sew and sew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Ha ha. Rob sometimes you have me in stitches. Anyway let's keep this thread on subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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