• Oil port on a 1950s frame - How do you use this?
    Do you need an old oil can to fit the port or is there something else to use

    Thanks


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  • You will need a Tecalemit grease gun.
    Bought one on Ebay years ago.
    Sometimes listed as Tecalemite as well.
    Just make sure that it has got a concave end and try to gentle poke the nipple end to make sure it moves freely to let the grease in.

  • If you google "vintage oil gun" you'll see syringe type things that look like grease guns - the main difference is the washer, which is double acting in an oil gun - draw oil from an open can by pulling the plunger, deposit it by pushing. My late father-in-law had a selection (different sizes and end fittings) for use with his stationary engines. I think they were popular pre-war and largely superseded by pump action oil cans?

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