Reply With QuotePure silicone oil is fine for seals, but is a problem in areas of metal to metal contact, where it can cause galling between moving parts.
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I just read that it is not a good idea to use Silicon oil on the seals. I have a pump up pistol and it has a felt pad above the seal for oiling. I thought that silicone oils were ideal as they don't diesel and did not perish rubber seals???
Last edited by robkayak; 09-02-2016 at 08:51 AM.
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Pure silicone oil is fine for seals, but is a problem in areas of metal to metal contact, where it can cause galling between moving parts.
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Originally Posted by robkayak
You might find this recent thread of interest
http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....w-SILICONE-oil
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