Old 05-09-2012, 03:42 PM
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grannysewer
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Originally Posted by J Miller View Post
I know what to lube Singer motors with and what to use with other motors. However how about the really ancient big round motors as used on converted treadle machines? The big round ones that pivot around under the arch when not in use?
I'm working on one for jljack and have no experience with this kind. The lube ports look to be grease ports, but ....
the bearing is a bronze bushing with a red felt seal on each end with a concave washer holding in place.

Grease ..... or oil?

I'm thinking oil, but am not sure.

Joe
I have a small singer that big motor, do you supposed at one time it was a treadle? Bobbie
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