On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:20:06 +1100, Jordan wrote:
Dave Hinz wrote:

I take the point, 3in1 OK?

No. They sell this stuff called "sewing machine oil" at a place called
the "sewing machine store". It's extremely light, doesn't gum, doesn't
drip, doesn't stain, etc. It's the right material for the purpose.
Unless your goal is to make the problem worse, either find out what it
is (hint: not a hardware store item), or just GO BUY SOME and use the
right stuff.

Never heard of it.
Q: Is sewing machine oil thinner than penetrating oil?

It's clear that you're not qualified to "fix" the machine you're
tinkering with. Do yourself a favor and pay someone competent.