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I have just invested in an automatic oiler. I could do with some advice on filling, setting up flow and best way to use it before I barge in and make a pigs ear of things.

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I picked one up a few weeks ago, but have not figured it out yet. 

 

 

Can someone who has used one thoroughly give a good write up please, I have been playing with it and just can't figure it out.

I see a needle with two different OD's then there is the hollow tube, as well as two separate screw adjustments for needle depth and then how far the needle retracts.

 

I took it apart to clean it so I get the physical makeup but my only testing with it is either a huge glob of oil or none.

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There is no better method than the old method used, i.e. the good old dive-oïl..I don't use an automatic oiler, It's never precision. Personally I think it is a waste of time and wasted for nothing. Well sure it is my own opinion, probably not yours.

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