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Subject: ISO 32

To: "spridgets-digest@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Subject: ISO 32
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 05:49:23 -0400charset="iso-8859-1"
>Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 14:34:03 -0400
>From: "Robert Duquette" <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>
>Subject: ISO 32

>Hi guys!

>Well ... I picked up my compressor last night and with my usual luck, the
>handle bolts did not come with it.  :(

>But, my question is: the manual says to use SAE 30 industrial grade
>compressor oil.  All that I have been able to find so far is ISO 32 or ISO
>68 compressor oil.  ( both of which have industrial in their descriptions )
>Does anyone know how these relate to SAE 30?

>The Campbell Hausfeld 1-800-543-6400 hot-line doesn't answer.  I'm not sure
>if I can get there from here.

>I just spent 2 hours driving from store to store and I'm frustrated.

>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
>RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
>'65 RHD BRG Sprite

Robert,

I can't help with the ISO grades, but I use any good motor oil.  In fact I
have gone to a 5W30 multigrade because in cold weather the compressor would
groan and pop the breaker.  The lighter oil cured the problem.


Fred Pixley
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
fpixley@kingston.net


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