The Association of Model Submariners.

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

* THE FORUM FOR ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN BUILDING AND OPERATING MODEL SUBMARINES *



Join the AMS - Registered Forum users can become members of the AMS and it's free ...... To join send an email with your name , address and phone number to amstreasure@googlemail.com


For further details of any free events shown here also see the "Shows and Events" section on the forum

*2021 AND SOME EVENTS ARE BEING PROPOSED. Keep them coming and let us know the details! (amstreasure@googlemail.com)

;
;:;


Model Sub Weekend, 28th, 29th August. Bluewater Parkway, Greenhithe, DA9 9

Bournville Sub Day. Sept 2021 is looking likely. More details TBA.

Barrow in Furness Regatta and Sub day. Maybe in Sept 2021. Details TBA.

Who is online?

In total there are 3 users online :: 0 Registered, 0 Hidden and 3 Guests

None


Most users ever online was 180 on Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:03 am

Latest topics

Search

 
 

Display results as :
 

Rechercher Advanced Search

Most Viewed Topics

UHF radio control for submarines (openLRS, LoRa, FSK etc. on 458Mhz and 433Mhz )
Piston Ballast Systems
Moebius Skipjack
Engel U177 IX D2
CSS HUNLEY
Revell 1:72 VIIC u-boat
CSS PIONEER
New project - USS Nautilus
Skipjack.part 2
John Robinson's huge Gato...

Statistics

Our users have posted a total of 11388 messages in 1874 subjects

We have 926 registered users

The newest registered user is Seehund Willy

    Grease/Oil?

    Tom(ADMIN)
    avatar
    Tom(ADMIN)
    AMS Forum Owner

    Posts : 3002
    Join date : 2010-11-05
    Age : 61
    Location : Nevada, USA
    • Post n°1

    Grease/Oil? Empty Grease/Oil?

    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:17 am

    What's the best to keep propshafts spinning smoothly in the prop tube?

    Is there a favourite lubricant? Vaseline maybe? 3-in-one oil? Or is there a better choice?
    • Back to top
    david f
    david f
    david f
    AMS Treasurer

    Posts : 2166
    Join date : 2010-11-10
    Age : 70
    Location : Cumbria
    • Post n°2

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  david f Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:57 am

    I use engine oil on the basis that it is what oil seals are used too?
    • Back to top
    Tom(ADMIN)
    avatar
    Tom(ADMIN)
    AMS Forum Owner

    Posts : 3002
    Join date : 2010-11-05
    Age : 61
    Location : Nevada, USA
    • Post n°3

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:04 pm

    Is that just common or garden 20/50 oil, David?
    • Back to top
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    AMS member

    Posts : 262
    Join date : 2010-11-07
    Age : 72
    Location : Peacehaven East Sussex
    • Post n°4

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  Deep Diver (Fred) Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:22 pm

    I use Slick 50 Grease, it cost a bit but very good.
    • Back to top
    Tom(ADMIN)
    avatar
    Tom(ADMIN)
    AMS Forum Owner

    Posts : 3002
    Join date : 2010-11-05
    Age : 61
    Location : Nevada, USA
    • Post n°5

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:31 pm

    I have to confess I've never heard of that Fred...where do I look for some?
    • Back to top
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    Deep Diver (Fred)
    AMS member

    Posts : 262
    Join date : 2010-11-07
    Age : 72
    Location : Peacehaven East Sussex
    • Post n°6

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  Deep Diver (Fred) Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:55 pm

    Hi Dick
    You may be able to find it at Halford's or any good auto factor.
    • Back to top
    Tom(ADMIN)
    avatar
    Tom(ADMIN)
    AMS Forum Owner

    Posts : 3002
    Join date : 2010-11-05
    Age : 61
    Location : Nevada, USA
    • Post n°7

    Grease/Oil? Empty Re: Grease/Oil?

    Post  Tom(ADMIN) Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:58 pm

    Thanks Fred, I'll give them a try tomorrow.
    • Back to top

      Current date/time is Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:49 pm