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Engine compatibility

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All you need is a really light, plastic compatible machine oil. I use Wahl Hair Clipper oil for the motor and Lube-it 8 for bearings and gears. A little goes along way so use it sparingly. Once oiled, for a little used engine I will prop it up off of its wheels, hook up power to the motor and run it 1 hour forwards and one hour in reverse to lap the gears in. You may get them to run together, they may be the same make but two different types of drives if they are far enough apart in age, anything's worth a shot.
 
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