Walt wrote:
> Clark,
> I've talked to Mobil & Chevron reps, and they say that old fashioned 
> "steam oil" is no longer produced. The 600 weight oil taking its place 
> has no animal fat in it. It is produced for the turbine market.
> We bought some of the oil that is marketed by fellow in the NorthWest - 
> he is apparently adding some tallow to stock oil, but it separates 
> readily and is difficult to get a uniform blend.
> I sold quite a bit of the real (old) steam oil, but my reserve has been 
> depleted.
> Any suggestions?
> Keep your steam up!
> Walt & Lunk

Walt:  I've been using Green Velvet steam cylinder oil for the past year 
and half now.  I've not had any separation problems.  He sells in small 
quantities too.  I got half a gallon and I'm still working on it.

http://www.steamenginelube.com/cylinderoil.htm

Clark





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