[Healeys] Dashpot OIl Wt

[Michael MacLean]

Here is the video.  You decide.

https://youtu.be/ttREt7jzthM

Mike MacLean

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 9:01 PM David Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com>
wrote:

> If the piston is sinking with a clunk with oil present in the bore then
> your dampers are incorrect. They appear of an odd design to my eyes. Dave
>
>
> On June 15, 2021, at 8:20 PM, Engl via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> I’ve used the 3 in 1 oil too for many years, both in SU’s and Strombergs.
> The motor oil (20wt), not the multi-purpose oil. As you say the little
> bottle it comes in is the perfect dispenser for getting into the carb.
>
> Bob England
>
> On Jun 15, 2021, at 5:09 PM, Michael Oritt via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 
> I too use 3 in 1 machine oil which is SAE 20 weight--perfect for SU's, and
> it comes in a handy little can perfect for stowing away in some little
> corner of the boot.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 5:38 PM Jean Caron via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I have used 3in 1 for years without any issues, not sure that the grade
>> of oil makes any difference.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jean
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>> *From: *Michael MacLean via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Sent: *June 15, 2021 3:54 PM
>> *To: *Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> *Subject: *[Healeys] Dashpot OIl Wt
>>
>>
>>
>> I watched a recent John Twist YouTube video today on fitting H type SU
>> carbs to a T type MG.  In the video he says to use 90 wt gear oil in the
>> dashpot.  He also said the lighter oils and ATF that so many people
>> recommend contribute to the early wear and tear on the carb.  Anyone else
>> using this weight oil in the carb?  All my life I have been putting 20 wt
>> oil in the dashpot.
>>
>> Mike MacLean
>>
>>
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