Webley tempest

[David jones]

Is it ok to oil the piston with 3in one oil

 

[TD_boy]

Bit thin really...buy I've used it without any ill effects.
But better would be something heavier like a an older motor oil...
Weboil was 30 weight motor oil if that helps.

 

[Troy.T.]

I'll second that, motor oil.

 

[Frenner]

Any oil is better than no oil

 

[elitist]

I'll second that, motor oil.

Same here........but I bet in the not too distant past, for many Webley owners, 3-in-One was probably the go-to lubrication for most household and hobby items. It certainly was when I was a lad and it resided in the cupboard under the sink with the Brasso and Flit fly spray!

 

[Gat Man]

Moly mixed 50/50 with STP

 

[elitist]

Moly mixed 50/50 with STP

That's definitely on my 'to try' list Danny.....just need a can of STP to give it a trial.

 

[marflow]

if it could be flammable a big NO

 

[Gat Man]

It's never ignited for me
No dieseling but I use it sparingly

 

[accused]

Old thread but thought I'd mention my Tempest that my brother took me to buy when I was 14 (that was allowed then) is 46 years old, I used to use gear oil as was recommended for a while
In the last 10 years I've used 3-1 sparingly and it's very healthy on it.
It's had two springs, breech seals and piston seals, used very regularly.

 

[elitist]

Old thread but thought I'd mention my Tempest that my brother took me to buy when I was 14 (that was allowed then) is 46 years old, I used to use gear oil as was recommended for a while
In the last 10 years I've used 3-1 sparingly and it's very healthy on it.
It's had two springs, breech seals and piston seals, used very regularly.

Well worth looking after.....they are great pistols! 3-in-1, obviously kept your Tempest working. i've got three and have just finished refurbishing another!