Air Pack Lubrication

[Superdave]

I received a 8 page book of sorts titled TECH TIPS by bob kettler with my truck and in it there is a tip regarding lubrication of the air-pak. It states that you should lubricate the air-pak every 6 months with some OHT oil. Does any one know what this oil is and where to get it as I have never heard of it? Has any one here done this before?

 

[CGarbee]

What you want to use is tool oil, same stuff that you use to lubricate you air tools...

According to FM 9-207 it is:
Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base for Preservation and Operation (OHT) MIL-H-6083, NSN9150-00-935-9807 for 1 qt-can.

In other words "oil, hydraulic, tool" in the old parlance...

 

[rizzo]

where do you put the oil?

 

[OPCOM]

On the back of the air pack there is a small plug to unscrew and squirt some oil inside.

 

[Superdave]

Thanks for the info.

Dave

 

[acetomatoco]

every six months you put a half ounce of OHT in the air side of the PAK... no air in system when you do it or you will be really suprised...open a glad hand on the rear and leave it open so you have no mistakes.. Oht is sold in small bottles by Spruce Mountain Surplus.. ACE

 

[JDToumanian]

Wasn't the current recommendation to use Break-Free CLP for air pack lube?

 

[davesgmc]

On mine there is no air in the back of the chamber until the brakes are applied. Then air comes out,,,and all the oil that you just put in too,,what a mess! Is this right?