c'mon guys...help me out here

[E. Davis]

Somebody on the forum must have an idea about what oil is suitable for the hydrovac unit to keep the leather pliable. Can't seem to draw an answer so maybe nobody knows.

Earle

[jclary]

This is an absolute guess from me since I have never owned a hydrovac equipped car. However, if you are concerned about a leather component in any device such as a carburetor, pump, or hydrovac...I don't think you could go wrong with using "air tool oil." It is formulated to be easy on air motor components and has no additives that would attack "O" rings, rubber, or plastic. It should also be safe for leather.

[irish]

I personally have always used neatsfoot oil. Hope this helps.

Joe

[Welcome]

Somebody on the forum must have an idea about what oil is suitable for the hydrovac unit to keep the leather pliable. Can't seem to draw an answer so maybe nobody knows. Earle

The "search" feature here on the SDC Forum is a wonderful thing!

You might want to try this until something better comes along:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.com/showthread.php?1327-power-brakes-conversion&highlight=needsfoot

[PackardV8]

Can't seem to draw an answer so maybe nobody knows.

Also, join SDC and read Turning Wheels. This month's Co-Operator has a source for the oil at the beginning of the column.

jack vines

[prager]

Gotta go with Irish..Neatsfoot oil...supposed to soften and preserve leather.. I had heard about others using it too.

[E. Davis]

I belong to the SDC jack and I made reference to the turning wheels source in another thread. The problem is how do we know what he is selling. If we only have his word with no history of the product I would rather go with something someone has used successfully. There is a lot of hydrovacs out there and people are putting something in them. Thats what I'm trying to find out. A tried and true product before I ruin my unit with something not suited for it.
Earle

[kmul221]

Somebody told me once Neet's Foot Oil,don't know if it's fact or fiction

[GTtim]

Neetsfoot oil has worked for me for 5 plus years

[E. Davis]

Thanks guys. I'll pick up some neatsfoot tomorrow. I can always use some for my boots. Hee Hee.

Earle

[showbizkid]

When I played baseball, Neats' Foot oil was what we rubbed into our gloves to keep them pliable and soft. It's great stuff, and I've heard it recommended for Hydrovacs for years.

[Turbopackman]

I personally have always used neatsfoot oil. Hope this helps.

Joe

Joe, I stole your picture and posted it over on Packardinfo.com, thinking this might stir some thought on the premature failures on the Bendix Treadle Vac unit on Packards. Hope you don't mind!

[Stu Duglee]

I was told about neetsfoot,but since I didn't have any I used Fluid Film.It's a food grade lubricant used for all sorts of things,lubing fire hydrant parts or food processing equipment or softening your leather boots.I've been using it on my Hydro-vac for 4yrs. now & they work great.