Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? - Page 3

HoboTrumpet · 01-06-2008, 09:12 AM

For years I've used a mixture of Ultra Pure lamp oil and Marvel's: one part Marvel's to nine parts Ultra Pure. In my own experience, I've never had any issues with sticking valves, or unusual wear on the horn. I am careful not to spill any on my skin, as is the case with any petroleum product.

Eeviac · 01-06-2008, 03:08 PM

What in the world is Ultra Pure lamp oil? We just used kerosene we got at the gas station.

uapiper · 01-06-2008, 05:49 PM

I have been thinking about trying to play higher than ever today, I was wondering if using Marvel's Mystery oil would add high note horsepower to my horn.

B15M · 01-06-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rowuk

nor was it intended to be used at the relatively low speeds that valves travel at.

I see you haven't been playing your cornet solos

tatakata · 01-06-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B15M

I see you haven't been playing your cornet solos

rowuk · 01-07-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by B15M

I see you haven't been playing your cornet solos

actually I have a gig coming up for the Fantaisie Brillante by Arban with a wind band.

I did some motor work on my wifes Opel Station wagon and thought 2 or 3000 RPM is a great deal faster than a quarter note =152 (16ths would be 608 BPM and 32nds= 1216).

Some of the stuff I ate for Christmas made my tailpipe smoke though.............. (fortunately not on stage!)

pbk917 · 01-07-2008, 08:49 AM

Marvel Mystery Oil is a very good product. I use two ounces of it in the gas tank of my motorcycle every time I fill up. It really keeps the carbs. clean & also serves as a fuel stabilizer. Would I ever use it on my horns? NO WAY!

Warren · 01-07-2008, 11:31 AM

I don't think valve oil is expensive enough to warrant using something which might burn your lips off or be toxic to you, especially if you have open wounds in your mouth.

Eeviac · 01-07-2008, 07:50 PM

pbk917 - I'll have to try it in my motorcycle, too!

tatakata · 01-07-2008, 08:13 PM

ouch

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Originally Posted by Warren

especially if you have open wounds in your mouth.

01-06-2008, 09:12 AM	#21 (permalink)
HoboTrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Ulm, MN Posts: 92	Re: Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? For years I've used a mixture of Ultra Pure lamp oil and Marvel's: one part Marvel's to nine parts Ultra Pure. In my own experience, I've never had any issues with sticking valves, or unusual wear on the horn. I am careful not to spill any on my skin, as is the case with any petroleum product. __________________ Bb: Yamaha 8335G C:Yamaha 6445H

01-06-2008, 03:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
Eeviac Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chino valley arizona usa Posts: 477	Re: Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? What in the world is Ultra Pure lamp oil? We just used kerosene we got at the gas station.

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pbk917 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 16	Re: Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? Marvel Mystery Oil is a very good product. I use two ounces of it in the gas tank of my motorcycle every time I fill up. It really keeps the carbs. clean & also serves as a fuel stabilizer. Would I ever use it on my horns? NO WAY!

01-07-2008, 11:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
Warren Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 66	Re: Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? I don't think valve oil is expensive enough to warrant using something which might burn your lips off or be toxic to you, especially if you have open wounds in your mouth. __________________ ----------------------------- Many of life's failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas Edison

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Eeviac Piano User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chino valley arizona usa Posts: 477	Re: Is Marvel Mystery Oil ok for valves? pbk917 - I'll have to try it in my motorcycle, too!

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