How do I oil the oiler pad?

[mrnatural]

I am replacing an oiler and bearing on a Porter Cable 352VS belt sander. The oiler (part number 850410) came with no instructions. It is dry. What weight and how much oil do I soak it with? How does the oil get from the oiler pad to the bearing? I don't see how it can do anything for lubrication. I searched 'oiler' and only found information on a chainsaw oiler.

[Tinkerdave]

Hi,If I remember right that model had a number of problems with that bearing.Its a rather small bearing that takes a high lateral load. The oiler your talking about was used to help extend the life of the bearing by allowing a small amount of oil to lubricate the bearing.Just use a 10W none detergent oil like 3 in 1 oil and added enough for it to get wet and you should be fine.You cant really over oil it.Hope that helps.
All the best
Tinkerdave

[mrnatural]

I'll use the 3 in 1 as you advise. I'm always going to wonder just how the oil migrates out of the pad to the bearing. I just realized I should have asked about the bearing lubrication too. Should I pack it with a high temp grease?

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[Tinkerdave]

You could use a little bit of grease.