[ROVERNET - UK] SU Carb Dampener Oil

[Fritz Rauschenberg]

Randy,
As I remember, you are in the Miami area where it's hot all the time. The Marvel
Mystery Oil may not be viscous enough for your temp range.

Fritz
Atlanta

Slatskars wrote:

> I bought a 125ml. bottle of S.U. Carburetor Dashpot Oil from Moss Motors
> several years ago for $7.95. I figure it is a lifetime supply. It is a
> plastic squeeze bottle with a built in spout. Nice Xmas present??
>
> Slats
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Morey" <morey814 at hotmail.com>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 8:43 PM
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] SU Carb Dampener Oil
>
> > Randy. I have not used Marvel Mystery Oil. But I would second the comment
> > "why bother"? If it is because you have some then try it. You will know if
> > it works or not fairly quickly. You are not likely to  cause any problems.
> > I have driven my SD1 with Strombergs from -35 to +40C. I have used 20W50,
> > 10W30  and auto trans fluid. I found very little difference between any of
> > them at high temperatures and only slight differences between 10W30 and
> > auto trans fluid at low temperatures. Once the engine is warm the damper
> > oil does not seem to effect the engine very much. Before warm up you may
> > notice some popping from the intakes. My opinion is to use what works. If
> > you find it works then it is probably Ok. The operator guide does say what
> > oil to use for various temperature ranges. It is fairly easy to experiment
> > and find the optimum for performance and fuel economy. Hope this helps,
> > all the best. Ron.
> >
> >>From: NOBLIOUS at aol.com
> >>Reply-To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> >>To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> >>Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] SU Carb Dampener Oil
> >>Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:25:06 -0500
> >>
> >>Has anyone used Marvel Mystery oil in the piston dampeners in their SU
> >>carbs, and if so, does it work?
> >>
> >>Randy - Miami, FL
> >>
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