MIB I say MIB!

[DADoES]

<blockquote>Mixfinder said: You are right, the oil port is above the fin on the right side. The hole leads directly to the bushing so it isn't as difficult to lubricate as the larger stand mixer. Most any oil is fine. I use WD40 or any spray lubricant with silicone or teflon since I'm able to use the small tube and insert enough oil into the port to do some good.</blockquote>I was told by the Whirlpool dealer where I worked that WD40 is NOT suitable for use as a "permanent" lubricant in bearings, motors, gears, etc. It's a solvent that washes lubricants away then evaporates. OK for getting rusted/frozen moving parts moving again, but then a good quality oil or grease should be applied to keep them that way.

 

[mixfinder]

No Bad Lubricants

I use aeresol lubricants for the older mixers. It is the easiest and quickest way to saturate the felts. If there are issues with spindles seizing etc, WD40 makes perfect sense. I lube the mixer every month under normal usage so I'm not at all concerned nor has it been my experience in the past 10 years that using WD40 has any deterimental effect. Spray a circle on your counter and see if it it disappears. As everyone of us knows firsthand, talk to 5 repairman about the ideal lunricant for small motors and everyone will give a different answer. Years ago, I would tear the entire mixer down, remove the spindles and the armature and grease and lube. I have since found it does not cause the outcome to be any different than 15 seconds and an aeresol can. Use ANY brand you like, but if you don't lube adequately you can kiss the baby goodbye.
Kelly

 

[helicaldrive]

Kelly!

What are you baking?

Those look OH so good!

Steve

 

[toggleswitch]

Yes, what are those balls with scabs?

 

[exploder321]

I think they became Hot Buns? Hot Cross Buns? Something like that (us people here call em hot buns)

 

[perc-o-prince]

That's the way to find mixers!!!

Congrats, Robert. That's one gorgeous mixer!!!

Enjoy!
Rich

 

[mixfinder]

Scabby Buns

Betty Crocker has a recipe for Cloud Biscuits. When I was a kid and learning to cook my brothers called them Clod Biscuits.
Kelly

 

[kenwashesmonday]

If I'm going to oil a 50 year old appliance without taking it apart to clean it, I use Marvel Mystery Oil. It melts the old dry oil, and will not dry up again.

3in1 Household oil is not for motors, but they do make a 3in1 20W non-detergent oil that would be ok. For a lighter oil, Sewing machine oil or Zoom Spout (turbine oil) are excellent.

WD-40 is NOT a lubricant, it's designed to displace water, that's what the 'WD' stands for.

Nice mixer, I have a Hamilton Beach Mixette, but the Sunbeam Jr. looks even nicer.

Ken

 

[mixfinder]

Dry as a Bone and Happy as a Clam

Thank God for WD40 to dry out my mixer. It likes to run slower and creak. I had no idea it was wet. Maybe I should try a slow oven and dry it out? Sure enough, turn it on and listen to how the RPMs go up and the noise level go down as soon as its dry.
Screw Lubrication and double the dehumidifiers!
Kelly