----- Original Message -----
From: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
To: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: Carb conundrum
> Hi Reid
> Yes it is gear oil for Extreme Pressure applications, One up from hypoid I
> believe! same viscosity (90) but is what I had laying around.
>
> Graham.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Simmons, Reid W <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>
> To: 'Graham Stretch' <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 12:36 AM
> Subject: RE: Carb conundrum
>
>
> > Graham;
> >
> > Is EP-90 like hypoid gear oil?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Reid
> > '79 Spitfire (original owner)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Graham Stretch [mailto:technical@iwnet.screaming.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 3:51 PM
> > To: List Spitfires
> > Subject: Re: Carb conundrum
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi All
> > Put some EP 90 in there it works wonders I run it in my carbs, both
> > Stromsburg's and SU's. Theoretically you are right about the
acceleration
> > vs. response but in practice the cars do seem a bit quicker! Theory and
> > practice as we know are totally un related!!
> >
> > Graham.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Dean Dashwood <Dean.Dashwood@enron.com>
> > To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>; <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 2:32 PM
> > Subject: Re: Carb conundrum
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here, but don't you want a
> > *heavier* oil
> > > to improve responsiveness? The more heavy the oil, the more damping
you
> > get -
> > > this will keep the throat smaller for longer, bigger depression, more
> fuel
> > going
> > > in.
> > >
> > > Also, this won't actually improve acceleration from a standstill, or
> > straight
> > > line speed, but will affect the "responsiveness" - how quickly the car
> > begins to
> > > accelerate when you put your foot to the floor - like you say. Again,
> > someone
> > > please correct me if that's not right.
> > >
> > > Dean
> > > ---------------
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 15:56:51 -0400
> > > From: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
> > > Subject: Carb conundrum
> > >
> > > Will the 'responsiveness' of the engine be improved by a light weight
> oil
> > in
> > > the dampers? I have Castrol 20w50 in them now. What about Marvel
> Mystery
> > > oil? I've heard that it could be used; does any one have any
experience
> > > with this?
> > >
> > > Terrence N. Banbury
> > > 1967 SPITFIRE MK III
> > > 1988 Honda Accord lX
> > > 1998 Ford Expedition EB
> > > 2000 Ford Mustang GT
> > > 1973 Honda CB350G
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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