This is a multi-shot drip feed lubricator which would be used for the eccentrics. In all honesty it's a luxury, and not something the engine would (likely) have had when originally in service. For some time I've been concerned with getting proper lubrication to no 10's eccentrics- due to the dirty environment gunking up the waste in the eccentric strap oil holes, and variability with the crews. I've thought of using an oiler for years, and thought using a period-correct oiler would be the right thing to do. Many years ago, after reaching this conclusion, I came across one of the type Ed has mentioned- and thought it was perfect. Never saw one available though.
This is the reason for the pledge call- no 9 (or 10) doesn't NEED it- it is a luxury. I was planning on asking the board to fund it- as I consider it beyond the scope of my budget to make no 9 run (or maintain either of them). Ed thought of and pledged the first amount. I'll pledge $100 too.
I may also ask the board to consider this an extension of this year's fund drive, so oiler funders get counted on the fund drive.
Trying to offer 'full disclosure' here!
See ya
Jason
