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I have disassemble, cleaned and degreased this old Fox I bought and now would like some advice on what aerosol type oil I should use to relube the inside? Should I use an aerosol? I have searched this forum and found CorrosionX, EezoX and Clenzoil, would these be good for this purpose or what do you reccomend? I assume a light coating is best and some time for excess to drain off? I believe it was mentioned that Clenzoil stayed on the metal longest, but EezoX had the best rust prevention? Thanks very much, Kurt

Kurt:

I have used Norvey's Highest Quality Turbine lubricating oil for many years and find it by far the best.......

Turbine oils are made to run at very high speeds and adhere to the bearings and other rotating groups, so a gun application is a cake walk for this oil.......

It is a superior light weight clear turbine oil with superior adhesion properties produced by Norvey, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA...300 So. Standard Ave, Santa Ana, CA. 92701.......

I buy it by the case from Ace Hardware and most larger Ace's handle this oil, usually in the electric motor or air conditioning section........it comes in a 'zoom' spout oiler that makes it very handy to oil the smaller intricate parts.........After soaking the parts in Acetone for at least 24 hours, I then let the action and small parts, screws etc. soak in this oil for over 24 hrs before re-assembly.....after soaking you can set the parts on a clean cotton cloth and the excess oil will drain off nicely and you will have a superior light film of a very high grade oil......that stays for a very long time.......

It is also sold on Amazon and Ebay sometimes....





Factory 100% CC Philly 1929 Sterlingworth......

Doug, Thank you. I will check the Ace hardware near here for it first. Kurt

After cleaning, spray the insides with Boeshield T-9, blow off excess with compressed air, re-assemble and forget about it for a long time.

http://www.boeshield.com/

JR

Kurt:

Pictures added........

I like to use Clenzoil, I only use it on the outside of the gun. When on a hunt or out shooting, I like to carry a soft flannel rag coated in Clenzoil (keep it in ziplock) to wipe down barrels and trigger guard before putting the gun away.

A gunmaker friend of mine likes to use this oil and grease to lube the guns guts when he does strip and cleans for clients. http://nyelubricants.com/
I have started using this lubricant as well for internal parts/mechanisms.

The gentleman who got me into doubleguns always used Singer Sewing Machine oil to lube the guts when he stripped and cleaned his guns.

I believe Rocketman likes to use this stuff..http://www.mousemilk.com/

Dustin

old ed the gunsmith swears by nyoil. he should know, with over 60 years of experience working on guns of all types.

Damn. Now thats one hell of an endorsement.

The top Perazzi 'smiths go for TriFlow. I've used it for a couple decades on all manner of high friction parts and have never seen any evidence of lube failure.
Good enough for them it's good enough for me.

Dr.WtS

Looks like I am going to be reading alot of labels Monday when I go to buy as acetone for cleaning the stock. Perhaps I will find simular contents? Thanks to all for the help! Kurt