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That's funny, b/c my Volvo manual suggests using Castrol motor oil. Hammond oil has to be of a certian wieght (it's a fairly light oil) and I'm sure that Hammond suggested using their oil so as not to create confusion about which oil to use. Although they obviously didn't manufacture the oil, they use a specific kind that works best with their machinery. (you wouldn't use car engine oil on a hammond). Antifreeze has nothing to do with what kind of gas a car engine burns. You could just simply use water, except that it would freeze in the winter, and antifreeze has an anti-rust and lubricating agent that is better for long-term performance. It is contained in a system of pipes, radiator, and a pump (reffered to as a water pump, btw) that cools the engine and keeps it from overheating.

I just looked behind the organ and found a sticker that that sayss put .1 Oz in the motor cup and .2 Oz in the tonewheel cup. Great... but how am I supposed to measure .1 ounces?

I have no idea, but probably at least 2 years since it's been oiled... I got it less than a year ago from a friend who got it from his dad who kept it maintained very well... but my friend probably did not oil it in the year or two that he had it. Also, is there any info somewhere on the mechanics of the tonewheels? I'd like to learn more about how they generate sound. Thanks!

How do you measure a drop? If I put too much will it likely mess the organ up? I got the oil today, and I was hoping it had some kind of nozzle on it, but it doesn't. Much thanks!

yeah, the recpit... b3-er, it was nice to have you there... hope you weren't turned off by all the misfits... it's really a fun bunch once you get past all the craziness... the mixerman diaries have been on hiatus for a while now... hopefully it'll start back up again... it was VERY entertaining...

Thanks for the info... I just placed an order. Rooster-- I am a frequent poster from prosoundweb.com, B3groover stopped by there a few times and turned me onto this site. I'm an engineer and maintain all the equipment in my studio.

I'm looking for the proper oil used for the tone wheels in a Hammond Organ, specifically an M103. Anyone know the type used and a source for it? Thanks