The Ford Barn

tubman · 09-09-2017, 08:25 PM

I have a sticky door latch on my '51 club coupe. The factory manual says that this should be lubricated with "Dripless Penetrating Oil". Does anyone know what this is or what would serve the same purpose?

V8COOPMAN · 09-09-2017, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

I have a sticky door latch on my '51 club coupe. The factory manual says that this should be lubricated with "Dripless Penetrating Oil". Does anyone know what this is or what would serve the same purpose?

Well, The General seems to have some! DD

tubman · 09-09-2017, 09:09 PM

That looks really old! Is it still available? Where did you find it?

petehoovie · 09-09-2017, 09:31 PM

https://www.amazon.com/American-Grea.../dp/B000II8GVY

tubman · 09-09-2017, 10:07 PM

Thanjks, "petehoovie". I guess I should have "Googled" it first, but it's more fun asking here!

Keystone 34 3w · 09-09-2017, 11:20 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

So,,,,how do you get the product out of the container?

40 Deluxe · 09-10-2017, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keystone 34 3w

So,,,,how do you get the product out of the container?

In one big glob, apparently! Not drop by drop!

corvette8n · 09-10-2017, 08:28 AM

I can tell you what NOT to use "fluid film" it works fine in warm weather but when the cold hits the lube binds up.

Big-Foot · 09-10-2017, 09:47 AM

Get yourself an aerosol can of motorcycle chain-oil.

This stuff is made to cling and not drip. Also, like all oils, it creeps (penetrates)...
https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-13oz-Labe...pj1+chain+lube

Ed Pitts · 09-10-2017, 10:33 AM

This is the spray lube that I use. Ed
https://www.amazon.com/Torco-Interna.../dp/B00HD0ZOYW

tiger.1000 · 09-11-2017, 02:12 AM

A few drops of EP 130 should do the trick

weemark · 09-11-2017, 04:01 AM

i would use a powdered lubricant like graphite.

barnfind · 09-11-2017, 08:45 AM

PB Blaster works for me.
less than $3.

rotorwrench · 09-11-2017, 08:47 AM

Dripless penetrant was just a basic heavy oil that was mixed with a fast evaporating solvent. It's not so much that it won't drip out of the can since it is thinned with the solvent but after application, the solvent evaporates and then the residual oil stays in place better. These types of lubricant were obsoleted by spray lubricants a long time back.

Karl · 09-11-2017, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger.1000

A few drops of EP 130 should do the trick

That's what i use in everything from my 1910 Hupmobile through to my moderns. Sticks and Lubricates well -Karl

Tim Ayers · 09-12-2017, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-Foot

Get yourself an aerosol can of motorcycle chain-oil.

This stuff is made to cling and not drip. Also, like all oils, it creeps (penetrates)...
https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-13oz-Labe...pj1+chain+lube

This. Modern chain lube is amazing stuff.

09-09-2017, 08:25 PM	#1
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	"Dripless" penetrating oil I have a sticky door latch on my '51 club coupe. The factory manual says that this should be lubricated with "Dripless Penetrating Oil". Does anyone know what this is or what would serve the same purpose?

09-09-2017, 09:09 PM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil That looks really old! Is it still available? Where did you find it?

09-09-2017, 09:31 PM	#4
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,137	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil https://www.amazon.com/American-Grea.../dp/B000II8GVY __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

09-09-2017, 10:07 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil Thanjks, "petehoovie". I guess I should have "Googled" it first, but it's more fun asking here!

09-09-2017, 11:20 PM	#6
Keystone 34 3w Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 105	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So,,,,how do you get the product out of the container? __________________

09-10-2017, 08:28 AM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil I can tell you what NOT to use "fluid film" it works fine in warm weather but when the cold hits the lube binds up.

09-10-2017, 09:47 AM	#9
Big-Foot Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Kenyon MN/Gold Canyon AZ Posts: 64	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil Get yourself an aerosol can of motorcycle chain-oil. This stuff is made to cling and not drip. Also, like all oils, it creeps (penetrates)... https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-13oz-Labe...pj1+chain+lube __________________ Regards - Randy 1933 Tudor

09-10-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil This is the spray lube that I use. Ed https://www.amazon.com/Torco-Interna.../dp/B00HD0ZOYW

09-11-2017, 02:12 AM	#11
tiger.1000 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hertford (UK) Posts: 905	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil A few drops of EP 130 should do the trick

09-11-2017, 04:01 AM	#12
weemark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: uk Posts: 367	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil i would use a powdered lubricant like graphite.

09-11-2017, 08:45 AM	#13
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil PB Blaster works for me. less than $3.

09-11-2017, 08:47 AM	#14
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: "Dripless" penetrating oil Dripless penetrant was just a basic heavy oil that was mixed with a fast evaporating solvent. It's not so much that it won't drip out of the can since it is thinned with the solvent but after application, the solvent evaporates and then the residual oil stays in place better. These types of lubricant were obsoleted by spray lubricants a long time back.