Where is the oil hole on a ceiling fan?
It will likely be on top of the motor, near the downrod. It is a small hole and will likely be labeled “oil hole.” If you are unable to locate the oil hole, your fan probably does not need oiling. A fan’s downrod is what connects the housing of the motor to the mounting hardware. It is the narrow tube that connects the fan to the ceiling.
What can I use to oil a squeaking tap?
Oil’s no good, water will wash it away, use silicone grease. You may be able to grease it up without taking it apart. Turn the water off, then lift the handle all the way up. Put a bit of grease on housing exposed when the handle is lifted, use a cotton swab to get into the gaps.
What can I do about squeaky engine seal?
I ordered a new seal (GM #25193519), a new harmonic balancer bolt (GM #9129242), and a new harmonic balancer, because it was cheap and figured since I was already in there… (GM #55574771).
Where does the oil hole line up in a camshaft?
Note: If the oil feed passage in the block or head is just a hole without a 360° groove, the bearing oil hole must line up with the oil feed passage in the block or head. In some instances, the bearing oil feed hole in the cam bearing also lines up with a groove cut in the camshaft journal.
What can I do to stop my water pipes from creaking?
Wrap fitted foam pipe insulation around the pipes and secure the seams with metal foil tape. This simple and inexpensive method will keep your pipes from changing temperature suddenly, reducing their capacity to creak. Pipes held to wooden joists with metal clamps can scrape against the wood when they expand.
What should I do if my hardwood floor is creaking?
If you can’t get under the floor, make the repair with trim screws or breakable screws designed for this purpose. Fill the screw holes with wood filler, then dab them with stain and clear finish. If the subfloor is lifting from the joists, you should examine the floor from underneath to see what’s happening.
What kind of lubricant to use for creaking door hinges?
Special products for creaking door lubrication 1 Universal lubricants (such as well-known and popular WD – 40, for example), refer to the special products for lubrication of creaking doors. 2 Any machine oil not only eliminates squeak of the door hinges but also prevents from the formation of rust. 3 Oil for the sewing machines.