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1. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Geoffrey Gallaway <geoffeg@geoffeg.org>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:13:20 -0400; I believe I remember that I should be putting 20 weight oil in the dashpots in my carbs on my 69 BGT. When I went to the local auto parts store and asked for "20 weight oil" I got a blank stare and a; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00771.html (7,134 bytes)
2. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:13:51 -0500; 3-in-1 has made a 20 weight motor oil designated as an electric motor oil for 1/4 horse or larger. It might still be available. The one I have had for quite a few years is a blue 8 oz squeeze can. B; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00773.html (6,967 bytes)
3. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <Lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 11:17:28 -0700; Few shops sell 20wt. engine oil these days. Go to a motorcycle shop and buy 20wt. Fork oil. Lawrie British Sportscar Center dashpots /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at h; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00774.html (7,662 bytes)
4. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 15:16:52 -0400; Don't know the weight but I've been using Marvel Mystery oil for over two years now, both with the original ZS carb and with the present SU's. It definitely is a "light" weight oil. Mike '79B /// or; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00775.html (7,442 bytes)
5. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:31:52 -0600; Is 20 weight oil the best stuff? I believe the recommendation (and list concensus) was to use the same weight oil you use in the engine. At one time, I thought 10 weight oil was the stuff to use. I u; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00776.html (8,221 bytes)
6. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Rick Brown <brown409@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 17:09:55 -0400; I put this question to John Twist several years ago and his answer was "I use 20-50 oil in the dashpots and the engine year round." Rick -- http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgcouncil -- http://mywebpages.com; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00777.html (7,939 bytes)
7. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:42:41 -0500; The TD manual states "Shell S.A.E. 20" and others for all conditions. Engine oils are listed as 10, 20 or 30 depending on temperature. The MGA manual states "Shell 20W" and others for all conditions.; /html/mgs/2002-09/msg00781.html (7,552 bytes)
8. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: "Telewest" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 08:53:18 +0100; The factory always recommended engine oil of whatever grade is correct for your local climate e.g. 20W/50 for temperate climes, thinner or thicker for extremes. sold in the catalog. Can I use an off; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00000.html (6,712 bytes)
9. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 22:24:03 EST; Hi there, VWP I've used Marvel Mystery oil in my daspots with excellent results for years. It's less viscous than 20-50 and is a better choice. Bob Stahlbush 66 MGB GHN3L 78708 60 TR3A TS 81398L ///; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00019.html (6,666 bytes)
10. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 23:01:47 -0600; Haven't tried that one yet, though it has been a standard mechanic's tool in my family, going back two generations. MMO is a really superior "cutting oil" for drilling or milling or sawing steel and; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00021.html (8,282 bytes)
11. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Mgbbob@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 21:02:40 EST; Hi Rocky, I haven't gone through that kind of effort to determine which is best. While MMO has worked well for me, I guess the question of which dashpot oit to use is subjective in the final analysis; /html/mgs/2002-04/msg00032.html (6,766 bytes)
12. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: V & J Pina <vping@optonline.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:34:23 -0500; I was wondering what kind of oil can I use in the carbs instead of what is sold in the catalog. Can I use an off the shelf motor oil? VWP /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01161.html (6,614 bytes)
13. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Rick Brown <mgrick@mgcars.org.uk>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:59:16 -0500; Yup just use good ole 20/50 motor oil. Rick -- http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgcouncil -- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/brown409/ -- http://www.geocities.com/enymgaclub -- Original Message -- From: "V & J; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01163.html (7,167 bytes)
14. Re:Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: KD6BGO@aol.com; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:09:31 EST; I was wondering what kind of oil can I use in the carbs instead of what is sold in the catalog. Can I use an off the shelf motor oil? VWP My MG maual recommends the same oil as used in crankcase and; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01164.html (6,790 bytes)
15. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: "Den's E-mail" <dbuster@integraonline.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 22:22:24 -0600; I've used automatic transmission fluid in the carbs and it works great. If you use regular motor oil, you might want to think about using something just a bit lighter than a 20w50. Dennis '73 Midget; /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01166.html (7,111 bytes)
16. dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: miker15@juno.com; Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 18:13:09 EST; When i bought my 72 to restore it 3 years ago the PO (wont say "D" since he brought me back to the fold!!) gave me two bottles of dashpot oil which have lasted me until today when the last few drips; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00152.html (7,426 bytes)
17. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Chip Old <fold@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us>; Date: Sat, 4 Apr 1998 18:32:37 -0500 (EST); What's your definition of "the proper stuff"? I don't know about the MGB owner's manual, but every other BritCar manual I've seen specifies engine oil (although the viscosity differs from one make t; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00153.html (8,820 bytes)
18. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 19:55:51 -0500; Gotta line up behind Chip on this one. Every time I see the ad in Moss Motors for the special "damper oil", my eyes get misty in admiration for the marketing folks who thought that one up. I mean, it; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00155.html (8,754 bytes)
19. RE: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: "Unger, Larry G" <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 20:18:05 -0500; Yep ...and don't forget the little bottle ... I'm sure that it cost them more to manufacture that then to fill it with the "correct" stuff (aka motor oil). I must admit that I just had to have one o; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00157.html (8,215 bytes)
20. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison); Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 20:29:09 EST; For a neat carberator damper filler, go to the local sewing machine repair store and ask for a oil bottle. It's a small (about 5 oz) plastic bottle, with accordion pleats. The cap has a nifty snout t; /html/mgs/1998-04/msg00158.html (8,684 bytes)

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