What would the result be of putting 20w50 oil in the dashpot? What is the correct oil? Thanks Ian
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18 years ago
Dashpot
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18 years ago
The manual always said to use engine oil in the dashpot, so 20w50 would be correct.
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18 years ago
20w50 shouldn't do it any harm at all but I always use a "light" oil such as
3 in 1 without any bad effects...
Matt
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18 years ago
I use SAE 30w, works ok, have also used 3 in 1, I read they used 30 grade in the in works rally minis in the 60s,
Steve.
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18 years ago
The thicker oil is better as the response of the piston is slower and more controlled under hard acceleration.