Flex shaft oiler

[KenOlvis]

Hello all

What is the best recommended lubricant to put in the flex shaft oilers? I've never ran one so I'm just trying to get updated.

You can private message me if you like if you don't want to make your private thoughts on the matter publicly known.

Thxs

Ken

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Hey Ken,

I use Mercury Gear Lube +

Have been using it for quit some time now with great results.

Couple of words of advice, put your tube as far back away from the collet side of your shaft log. And only drill a 1/16th hole in your shaft log to drip the lube into the shaft to avoid the big mess

 

[moparbarn]

I use chain saw bar oil, no flex shaft failures in over 6 years. Same for inboard or outboard.

 

[steve wood]

Castor oil

 

[KenOlvis]

Castor oil

Hello steve

Will that work in the blackbird set up

Ken

 

[shoboat]

Ken,

They chris and his father Steve make the Blackbird 21.

We used STP mixed with 90 weight bar oil.

Castor works very well, try Bean Oil from Klotz it is great.

The only problem with castor is it does make some radio box seals swell up.

Thanks,

Mark Sholund

 

[steve wood]

Ken,

They chris and his father Steve make the Blackbird 21.

We used STP mixed with 90 weight bar oil.

Castor works very well, try Bean Oil from Klotz it is great.

The only problem with castor is it does make some radio box seals swell up.

Thanks,

Mark Sholund

Castor does not affect any seal I have used.I know is does not effect the ones I sell. I have tested them in all known lubricants used by boaters, with no known effects

Castor also cleans up easier than mineral oils

 

[KenOlvis]

Ken,

They chris and his father Steve make the Blackbird 21.

We used STP mixed with 90 weight bar oil.

Castor works very well, try Bean Oil from Klotz it is great.

The only problem with castor is it does make some radio box seals swell up.

Thanks,

Mark Sholund

Castor does not affect any seal I have used.I know is does not effect the ones I sell. I have tested them in all known lubricants used by boaters, with no known effects

Castor also cleans up easier than mineral oils

Steve I would like to purchase flex shaft AN BUSHING FOR STRUT An collar for a CMB.21 BETA an castor oil

Can you send me PM. total

THXS

KEN

 

[steve wood]

I don't sell flex shafts,collars,or bushings

 

[KenOlvis]

I now have Allan Yuan blackbird g2

Where do you recommend me to purchase items for your design

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Ken I use chain saw oil 50%& castor oil 50% into bottle

 

[Alan Elzer]

I now have Allan Yuan blackbird g2

Where do you recommend me to purchase items for your design

KenDo you use my Oiler or do you Steve Wood's. My email ([email protected])

Alan

 

[KenOlvis]

Ken I use chain saw oil 50%& castor oil 50% into bottle

Coolbeans Allan

Ill use what you have been using.I have prop on order now got to fine shaft an drive dog.

 

[KenOlvis]

I now have Allan Yuan blackbird g2

Where do you recommend me to purchase items for your design

KenDo you use my Oiler or do you Steve Wood's. My email ([email protected])

Alan

I receive the boat already rigged don't know if it's your setup or not sir

 

[Alan Elzer]

Ken I use chain saw oil 50%& castor oil 50% into bottle

Coolbeans AllanIll use what you have been using.I have prop on order now got to fine shaft an drive dog.

KenGet with Walt Barney (tank 4 U) he'll have what you need.

Alan

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Ken I use chain saw oil 50%& castor oil 50% into bottle

Coolbeans Allan

Ill use what you have been using.I have prop on order now got to fine shaft an drive dog.

Best H-7,H-4 OCT 1650 cut 48mm or OCT 1445 but depend on your CMB 21 Beta Have a fun with boat

 

[Alan Elzer]

Hello all

What is the best recommended lubricant to put in the flex shaft oilers? I've never ran one so I'm just trying to get updated.

You can private message me if you like if you don't want to make your private thoughts on the matter publicly known.

Thxs

Ken

Get with Walt Barney (tank 4 U) he'll have what you need.

I use caster because I use it in blending my fuel.

Where are you from?

Are you going to hobart?

Alan

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Ken,

Hopefully this works??

In the attached picture is the easiest/cheapest flex shaft oiler there is

https://ricksrcstuff.shutterfly.com/pictures/87#101

It's the brass tube sticking up next to the carbon rudder pushrod

 

[KenOlvis]

I live in Athens Tn.Im using this blackbird to get some laps on water.Waiting on the arrival of My New Phantom II .67 rigger to test an dial in.Other class will follow Joe Bishop is back at boat designing an kits to follow after testing.

No wont be a Hobart this year.Next year is the goal ill be testing the Phantom II .67 .12 .21 .45 In Oak Ridge Tn soon.

Ken

 

[KenOlvis]

Ken,

Hopefully this works??

In the attached picture is the easiest/cheapest flex shaft oiler there is

https://ricksrcstuff.shutterfly.com/pictures/87#101

It's the brass tube sticking up next to the carbon rudder pushrod

This is the setup in the boat i have now