>Brad :
>
>I've also experimented with different weight oil in the dashpots of my
>TR3A, and I agree with Carl that lighter is not better. I settled on
>straight 40 weight motor oil, which works fine in the coldest temps I
>ever drive in (20F) and the warmest (110F). The benefit of the heavier
>oil seems more pronounced in cooler weather, so I think multi-weight oil
>is counter-productive. However, 20W50 is the only multi-weight I tried,
>it's a bit too thin.
>
>Randall
>59 TR3A daily driver
>
>Brad Eells wrote:
>>
>> Here's my two pence...The local 'experts' told me to run 10W (the red can
>> 3in1) for faster throttle response. So...I always have!
>>
>> I have no idea if it's true...suggest applying for a government grant to
>> study the effects of different weight oil in the dashpots! :)
So what you guys are saying is NO One knows the exact fluif
measurement <G> and that the money spent on 125 ml of Dashpot Oil
from Moss was a waste??
--
Bill Pugh
aka Wily
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L
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