Modern Way-oil Equivalent? Boyar-Schultz 1971

mediocremaker · Aug 3, 2020

Hi All,

I am looking to get new way oil for this Surface grinder (Boyar-Schultz Challenger Deluxe 2A), and looking into the manual it mentions "Sun Oil Company - Way Lubricant #80 or Equivalent".

I was wondering if people had suggestions of a modern equivalent and favorite places to buy it.

Thanks!

LockNut · Aug 3, 2020

I used to work for Boyar-Schultz. Mobile Vactra #2 is the equivalent to Sun Oil #80.

Paul

mediocremaker · Aug 3, 2020

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the tip. It always amazes me at the variety of backgrounds of the people on this forum

thermite · Aug 3, 2020

mediocremaker said:
Hey Paul,

Thanks for the tip. It always amazes me at the variety of backgrounds of the people on this forum

There's also a multi-brand distributor - or hundreds of them - where you will find the Sunoco product is much less expensive!

One of my favourites - note the cross references and comparisons, each category

Mobil Vactra Oil No. 2 | 5 Gallon Pail

Downside is a SG doesn't USE all that much of anything, and the Mobil product is easier to find in smaller containers, Sunoco more often in larger drums, only.

JS · Aug 3, 2020

mobile vactra oil composition has changed over the years.

I would suggest a double check is in order.

Do you need a tacky oil or one that runs off the ways?

John Allan · Aug 3, 2020

I have been running Vactra #2 since the late 90's in my S/G The Boyar Schultz is a 100% loss system, and all the lube is drained to a catch can after it runs off the ways.
John

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