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I would use an ISO 5 spindle bearing oil as this viscosity is very close what diesel fuel is and you can mix in some dex merc atf 3 to make it red. It won't take much ATF to turn it red so I would mix in a 1 to 10 ratio. This will give you the right viscosity, color and also have the rust inhibitors to keep the inside free of rust. This is what I plan on doing.
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Thanks Joe, I'll give that a try.
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I would suggest you use food grade glycol mixed 50/50 with water and add a food coloring of your choice. Food grade glycol is non toxic and clear. Good luck with your project. Joe Somebody we don't see very often, you should post more Joe. Show us your collection !!! Hope you've been well.
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Definitely a compliment!
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I would use an ISO 5 spindle bearing oil as this viscosity is very close what diesel fuel is and you can mix in some dex merc atf 3 to make it red. It won't take much ATF to turn it red so I would mix in a 1 to 10 ratio. This will give you the right viscosity, color and also have the rust inhibitors to keep the inside free of rust. This is what I plan on doing. This makes a lot of sense to me!
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I had this same problem when I restored my last locomotive. Just could not figure out how to make the wheels spin at 95 MPH and the locomotive not move.
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One drop of yellow food coloring per 2 cups of water seems to have the right appearance of gasoline.
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