ratio of mineral oil to naptha

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Julia
  If the pins are really tight then Joe is right,  & pinning is the solution. 
 But you may also be successful with a water  and alchohol solution to shrink 
the felt & free the pins.  2 parts  water to 8 parts alcohol is a fairly 
dilute solution.  If your pins are  more sluggish then you may increase the water 
by another 3 or 4 drops water  to alchol.  I have also used tolulene or naptha 
with silicone oil. 1 part  oil To 9 parts thinner. This is  a last resort 
though as vertigree or some  other contamination is the true problem & lubes are 
usually temporary.   (Sorry Joe G.)I find goose juice to be of no use on pins. 
 So many lubes  have a temporary effect & then they come back.  Yes! ...it's 
a real  sticky wicket!
  Dale

Greetings, 
 
       Again, what is the ratio fo mineral  oil to naptha for a centerpin 
lubricant? ...4 to 1 which way? what is best to  store it in?
 
thanks in advance,
Julia Gottshall 
Reading, PA



 
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