>Several responses came back regarding the oil used in the dashpots.
>
>First, yes the dashpots were refilled after the rebuild.
>
>Second, at the recommendation of my mechanic, I have been using
>transmission fluid. His rationale is that no matter what the
>temperature, transmission fluid will stay the same viscosity and
>therefore perform the same.
>
>Any opinions on that?
>
>Jack Radley
>76TR6
>
Jack..........a mechanic friend of mine (20years BL products) uses ATF
all the time in his carbs. His reasoning is the same as your mechanics.
Jeff.A
1967 GT6 Mk1
1975 Spitfire
1975 TR6
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"Why do you own 3 Triumphs?".........because I can't afford 4!
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