Combines Roller chain lubrication

DaveC, I think engine drain oil applied with a squirt bottle of some kind works as good as anything if you don't mind the mess. If you are going to oil the chains do it at the end of the day when they are hot. Oiling the chains at the end of the day also lets the excess oil drip off overnight so they won't collect so much dust the next day. K.A.

If you get 12 guys in a room there will be at least 13 opinions on chain oiling. Sealed chains are probably the best in my book. They need no lubricant and seldom need tightening. The sealed chains on my 315 head were still going strong after 10 years of use. The guy who bought the head is probably still using the original chains. For corn head gathering chains I use a 1:2 mixture of chainsaw oil and kerosene applied with a garden sprayer. Tom in MN

we use the chain oil in an aresole can. It works really good and doesn't leave a mess and is very convenit. Alot easyer to carry around a can then a jug of used oil with ya.

I use a chain lube that Case IH has, comes in a spray can and goes on like a foam and the turns liquid. Seems to cling to chains very well without the mess. Other companys probably make same product but local dealer suggested it and it works a lot better than oil. John

My vote goes to JB (Justice Bros.) chain lube. Not the cheapest to buy, but chains last much much longer than using used oil, etc.

I agree, I also use the Case IH chain lube and like it. It is clear and don't make such a mess like other chain lubes and seems to do a really good job at lubricating the chains.

RamRod, Where do you get JB lubeIJ Who carries itIJ Dave

We like to use used hydraulic oil to oil chains in is much cleaner than engine oil and seems to stick to the chains better

I use a mix of 3 parts chainsaw bar and chain oil and 1 part diesel fuel applied with a sprayer that uses compressed air. Works really well

Dave C, For the upper midwest area you can call the Mpls. distributor at 952-934-7354. They handle Minnesota, N and S Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin.