Technical Bubble Balancer

Does anyone have a balancer like this?
My nephew was helping me and he just couldn't get the tire/wheel on and knocked it over. All is good but a bunch of oil spilled out. Do any of you guys know what oil to use and how much?
Thanks, Gene.

 

We used one of those years ago. I think it said to use 10 w 30 oil and I think there was a level indicator line on the inside where you pour the oil.

 

Agree, it should have a full mark.

In case someone else here doesn't know, the oil is only there to stabilize it from wobbling forever, and it keeps any very light breeze from rocking the wheel while you wait for it to stabilize.

Great balancer, split the weights something like 20 degrees apart unless it's just a small amount of weight.

 

I would be interested in knowing how old you think it is as I have one that looks identical & from the same company, but it has a plastic body. I was thinking mine was maybe from the 60's. I haven't used it in probably 15 years as I use CounterAct Balance Beads in everything.

God Bless
Bill
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...ar-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/

 

I have one.
I used engine oil in mine .

Works good.
I made three divotts in the floor for the feet to go in so I dont have to keep readjusting it.

I use it more for when I make up rims with new centers than any thing else.

 

That's an M-60, I have a M-76 (plastic case). My manual says "Remove the chrome balancer head out of the dampener basin and fill the basin to the top of the step on the center post with SAE 20 motor oil. Approx. 6 fluid ounces"

https://www.liberatedmanuals.com/TM-9-4910-743-14-and-P.pdf

 

I've had one for decades, I think you will find most any motor oil is sufficient, however mine looks to be transmission fluid, I would think regular 30w might provide better dampening.

 

Used the same model, Gulf Service Station, H/S job early 70's. We serviced the local OSHP cruisers. Them boys went triple digits on the norm back then. Don't recall ever having a re-balance on the BFG Lifesaver Radials they ran. Damn those things were heavy! Cool tool!

 

I use automatic transmission fluid in mine.
only because that's what was in it when I got it.
probably similar to the recommended 20 W

 

Thanks, everyone for the replies!! I'll get it fixed up tomorrow. Again, Thank you.

 

I worked in shops that had them, we used ATF.

 

I love mine, dad bought it years ago and it’s great for the older cars.