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Re: Dashpot oil - SU vs Strombergs

To: Tom Tweed <ak627@dayton.wright.edu>
Subject: Re: Dashpot oil - SU vs Strombergs
From: Bob Jones <JONES_M2@popmail.firn.edu>
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 20:00:51 -0600
Cc: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: TEMPLE OF TRIUMPH
References: <9703250146.AA30233@dayton.wright.edu>
Tom Tweed wrote:
> 
> H. Frye wrote :
> 
> [snip]
> 
>  >
>  >FWIW, The little that I ran my TR250 (dual Strombergs) before taking in
>  >apart I found they went through dashpot oil as well, after I replaced
>  >the 'o' ring...
>  >
>  >--
> 
> ..and FWIW the stock dual Strombergs on my old dear, departed TR-250
> maintained their proper oil levels (resistance to cap felt during
> last 1/4 inch while cap is being replaced on dashpot) for the entire
> 8 years / 8,000 miles that I owned the car.  I never needed to add
> any; would have used Castrol 20w50, if needed.
> 
> Regards,
> Tom Tweed
> SW Ohio

I did a study recently for an article for our newsletter.  Found
everything recommended for dashpots from machine oil to multi-grade. 
Also the level recommended varied as much as the oil.  Several of us
just stick with ATF year round.
Bob

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