Oil for Old 1/3 hp electric motor

[John Cooper2]

Bringing a Delta Homecraft bandsaw back to life and looking at the motor it has an oil cap on one end of the motor and just a wick sticking out of the other end. I assume I am missing an oil cap, but my real question is what type of oil for the motor bearings? I was reaching for the 3-1 oil, but stopped myself and thought I would ask here first.

Thanks in advance.

[Guy Belleman]

Any hardware store should sell the electric motor oil. There is 3 in 1 version, which is not the general multi-purpose oil that most have. See: http://www.amazon.com/3-IN-ONE-10045-Motor-Oil-oz/dp/B00065VGUC

Other electric motor oil versions would work too, like Singer sewing machine oil. Here is a link to the same question and answer on another site: http://www.electronicspoint.com/re-electric-motor-oil-t249808.html

[Rod Sheridan]

Many fractional horsepower motors were made for use with SAE 20 or 30 monograde oils, which is still available in litre sizes................Rod.

[Jim Finn]

IN the 60's we would oil furnace blower motors with 30 weight non detergent oil. NEVER 3 in one oil which has wax in it.

[Myk Rian]

+1 on the 30 weight ND. I use it for most everything.

[John Cooper2]

Just got home and found some 3-1 at a true value Hardware store, going to use it. If it kills the old motor no great loss. It has to be better than the no oil I think it has in it now.

Thanks for all the suggestions

[Tim Streagle]

Dripless motor oil. Comes in a small can like 3-in-1.

[John Cooper2]

Have never heard of that, will see if I can find some.

Going to get some 30wt ND and add it to my supply locker for future use.