I'm a full throttle OD engager (as Laycock and God intended...per Randall's
quote) using Valvoline 50WRacing Oil. Its just so much more fun getting that
kick in the pants effect IMHO than doing that wimpy clutch thing. I've tried
it using the clutch and it feels to me that method is harder on the OD than
full throttle engagement. Eleven years since I put my A-type OD in and not
one problem driving from one side of the country to the other and back.
Someone on the list long ago advised using Valvoline Racing Oil and its proved
to be good advice for my OD.
Bud Rolofson
71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost Parts)
66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
Z-50A Hardly Davidson 1977 Honda Mini-Trail Bike (Triumph Pit Bike)
----- Original Message -----
From: FRED E THOMAS
To: Allen Hess ; triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] OD lubrication
Allen, a very simple adjustment on just how quick or how hard the O/D kicks
in, I am also a "Valvoline" user. "FT"
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Hess" <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] OD lubrication
> First, I have limited experience, but I rebuilt an A type two years
> ago and I think the best thing you can do is to change the oil
> frequently. Frequently is subjective, but for me that may be every
> two years. Also be sure to have the magnets in the OD and a magnet
> plug in the trans.
>
> A local rebuilder recommended Valvoline Racing 50W. It kicked in with
> such force that I worried about the drive train and used the clutch.
> This year I changed to Valvoline Racing 30W and like it better, but
> still use the clutch. There were also two A-types, the later one
> redesigned for softer engagement, so that may be a consideration in
> selecting oil weight. I have the earlier one.
>
> Allen Hess
> TR4
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