That was "the" oil of choice for all of us that raced karts back in the
50/60's. Smell all its own. You're not too far off on you recollection
Glen, real close to RC air plane fuel scent.... except back then they just
went round & round & round & round......
WFO Herb
Robert Duquette wrote:
> Moss recommends a fresh rebuild to change to this oil or to use 'flushing
> oil'.
>
> ". . . only for the most serious enthusiast . . . "
>
> We'll have to see who takes up the challenge now. It's not cheap either.
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
> RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
> '65 RHD BRG Sprite
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Elliott <wcelliot@concentric.net>
> To: spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: June 14, 2000 6:50 PM
> Subject: Re: Sweet Smells, Castrol R !!!
>
> >You can still get it at many motorcycle shops.
> >
> >I used it back in the 80's in my '71 Midget set up for autocrossing.
> >No... not in the motor, but as a cheap way to firm up the shocks!
> >
> >I've been thinking of running some in my 2 stroke Berkeley just for the
> >smell! ;-)
> >
> >Bill Elliott
> >Lake Barrington, IL
> >
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