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Neco autopilot, what kind of oil Dear Daniel, as the real Neco Guru, hope to get a pearl of wisdom out of you. I have a Neco autopilot linear drive onboard Vanessa and have to fill in the oil. I have been advised not to use "normal" oil because the electromagnetic clutch could corrode. What kind of oil should I use? Thanks a lot! Fair winds! matteo (47/069 Vanessa) |
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Join Date: 30 January 2007
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Dear Matteo, I woul stick to what the original Neco manual indicates: a regular SAE 20 motor oil. Following the forums on the net I read different opinions regarding the fear that regular oil might be conductive for electricity and now the one you cite regarding the possibility of being corrosive for the clutch. I tend to believe that they are all "urban legends" and there is no actual basis for them. The only doubt regards the viscosity of the oil: Neco advised an oil for cold environment (North Sea), during summer in the Med I would advise a SAE 80 which is the same used for the gearbox of windlasses. Kind regards Daniel |
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Dear Daniel, thanks so much! Fair winds matteo (47/069 Vanessa) |
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