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1. Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 00:14:37 EST; could hardly wait for the dashpot oil thread to return! Two things since last years lengthy thread about '3-in-1 Brand' blue can (20 wt) and red can (10 wt). The TR4 & TR4A Factory Manual states; Rec; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01302.html (8,051 bytes)
2. RE: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 22:28:13 -0800; Good factory info... 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; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01306.html (8,812 bytes)
3. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 00:11:33 -0800; 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 cold; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01309.html (8,026 bytes)
4. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 06:51:43 -0800; 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 TS167; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01321.html (8,520 bytes)
5. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:42:43 -0500; The twice a year dashpot oil thread has returned!! A local restoration professional explained it best to me this way: The factory manual recommendation was for a brand new car with carbs/pistons that; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01331.html (9,283 bytes)
6. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 20:19:55 -0500; I have always used auto trans fluid. I think it is about 20w. Used it in my old 57 MGA, 58, 59 TR3A and 64 TR4. I know I read it in some manual somewhere along the way. Bob Labuz 1958 TR3A 1974 T140; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01355.html (9,345 bytes)
7. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 20:57:43 -0600; From Bob Labuz <yellowtr at borg.com> old along Yes. I used ATF in the Midget's SUs. Don't remember who told me. They worked fine. I did have a bit of a leak somewhere, so I did have to top them up n; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01360.html (8,046 bytes)
8. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 01:14:15 -0400; Speaking of oil, what are your thoughts on the type/weight of oil for the rear end/differential? I've heard people using everything from 90 weight to ATF. Do we have that many options and what are t; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01364.html (7,884 bytes)
9. RE: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:06:54 -0800; 80/90W Valvoline synthetic in the diff and gearbox for me! Synthetic lubricants reduce friction by a factor of 4 according to an old Road & Track article. I use synthetic anywhere I can - Castrol Syn; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01365.html (7,422 bytes)
10. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:36:16 -0800; Guess it's that time of year again ... might as well get it over with. I use : diff : 80w90 synthetic gear oil OD/trans : 20w50 racing oil (non-synthetic) engine : 20w50 synthetic motor oil steering; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01366.html (8,742 bytes)
11. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 13:39:04 FILETIME=[B5ADFF90:01C0719C]; From "Phil Ethier" <pethier at isd.net> I use Dextron (ATF) too. Rather than toting around that big assed bottle, I retired an Elmer's glue bottle (4oz. squeeze variety), washed it out and filled it; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01372.html (8,815 bytes)
12. Re: Dashpot Oil Choice (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 14:59:08 -0000; I have always used Auto Transmission Fluid love the colour! Adrian TR4A CT64306 O; /html/triumphs/2000-12/msg01375.html (7,398 bytes)

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