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Re: dashpot oil

To: sujit roy <sujitroy@hotmail.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: dashpot oil
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@borg.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 08:57:50 -0400
Organization: Adirondack Minerals
References: <20000630220135.92674.qmail@hotmail.com>
Sujit,

I have always used auto transmission oil in my SU's since 1969 with my first
TR3. Not sure what the pros and cons are.

Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V

sujit roy wrote:

> My Stag ROM mentions to use 10-40W engine oil in the dash pots.
> Some people use general purpose lubricating oil in them instead.
> I suppose the thicker the oil, more damping is introduced.
> What pros and cons have people come across in using either type?
> Also how mush oil should I use in the dashpots?
>
> Sujit
>
> ________________________________________________________________________


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