The lubricator is fitted through a hole in the lid which is usually plugged with a piece of cane or closed by more elaborate means.
Some form of lubricator is usually fitted at G in order to supply oil to the bearing continuously.
A form of lubricatorused for this purpose is shown in place, fig.
So we see it as accelerator, lubricator and transformer of our energies.
Bearings are lubricated through automatic lubricator cups, which hold oil or grease and discharge it uniformly upon the bearing through a suitable hole.
An ideal lubricator is one that sticks so tight to the journal that it forms a sort of cushion all around it, and prevents any of its molecules coming into contact with the molecules of the metal box.
If the supply of oil is insufficient to fill the lubricator, water can be used to finish it, as the lubricator will begin feeding sooner when filled full.
If they were broken, the lubricator could not be used.
The lubricator is located in the cab so there is a gradual descent in the oil pipe from the lubricator to the steam chest.
Open the steam throttle to the lubricator wide, then carefully open the water valve, but do not open the feeds until sure the chamber in the glass is filled with water.
Place her on the proper track to be turned over to the hostler, leave throttle closed securely, reverse lever in center notch, cylinder cocks open, and lubricator feeds to steam chest and cylinders closed.
Steam from the boiler fed to the lubricator at boiler pressure through the equalizing tubes balances the pressure which comes from the steam chest when the engine is working steam.
What is the principle on which a lubricator operates.
The driving engine should be cut out entirely by closing main steam line inlet and main lubricator connection, and in winter time all drain cocks should be opened.
The opening in the choke plug at the lubricator or through the steam valves at the steam chest is too large and should be reduced to the proper size by applying new chokes or valves.
Will any bad results ensue from filling the lubricator full of cold oil?
If lubricator feeds regularly when working steam and too rapidly after shutting off, what is the trouble?
The classification lamp, lubricator and order or reading lamp, are controlled by a small switch on the socket of each lamp.
The lubricator should then be started and allowed to feed freely until eight or ten drops have passed, when the feed should be reduced to an amount sufficient for proper lubrication.
With lubricator working, unless in very cold weather so there is danger of the water freezing in the cylinders or steam chest passages, would not disconnect.
How are we going to be sure our gasoline and ether and lubricator oil supply wagon or dray will be allowed in the park?
Bob, who sat with his eyes fixed on the signal board, fuel and lubricator gauges.
If a small needle lubricator be weighed and then filled with oil of a definite weight, and placed in this hole (see Fig.
A steam lubricator or impermeator is an automatic oil feeding device placed on the steam pipe of the high pressure cylinder.
The former must be kept properly lubricated, so that they may not get hot and the cylinder lubricator (which is usually placed on the steam pipe) must be set to self feed properly.
Detroit Lubricatormade by the Detroit Lubricator Co.
Use only the best of oil, one gallon of which is worth five gallons of cheap stuff and do far better service, as inferior grades not only clog the lubricator but chokes the ducts and blurs the sight-glass, etc.
These people also make a very neat little attachment for their Class "A" Lubricator which is a decided convenience for the engineer, and is called a "Filler.
It is not an uncommon thing for an engineer (I don't like to call him an engineer either) to fill his sight feed lubricator with ordinary engine oil, and then wonder why his cylinder squeaks.
However, if the Lubricator is on crooked it may do this same thing.
Be particular in getting your lubricator attached so it will stand perfectly plum, in order that the drop can pass up through the glass without touching the sides, and keep the drop-nipple clean, be particular to drain in cold weather.
I have possibly written more letters in answer to such questions as: "Why my Lubricator does this or that; and why it don't do so and so?
Sight Feed Lubricator might in this day be considered a part of an engine.
If a lubricator be imperfect in its operation, the condition of its regulating mechanism should be ascertained, if it has any, and an examination made to discover any obstruction in the oil-ducts.
The feed of the lubricator supplying this most vital part of the engine is so regulated that it meets the actual requirements with the utmost nicety possible.
An adjustable sight-feed lubricator conducts the oil along a pipe to the vessel.
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