Agree -- have used ATF in SU ever since I was able to make on old '64
Triumph Spitfire run --- and a Spitfire was good for sometimes almost 200
miles before something fell off, broke, or all the compartments ran out
of oil.
But the engine ran and the carbs stayed pretty stable --- unless I ran it
up Mount Lemmon outside of Tucson --- then higher elevation REALLY confused
those carbs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@texoma.net>
To: "Steven Harvey" <stebharvey@ameritech.net>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 5:57 AM
Subject: Re: SU oil
It depends. I've used ATF since I've owned mine. (ATF is basically 10wt
oil with additives for A/T use.) Some like it a bit heavier. 20wt is
commonly used as well. The idea is to make the pistons move at the proper
speed. This is to maintain the correct mixture during throttle changes.
The best way (if you are really into tinkering) to determine this is to
monitor the mixture while driving. The oil weight can be adjusted
accordingly to maintain mixture.
For average driving conditions and usage, anything in the 10 to 20 wt range
should give you acceptable results.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Reg e-mail sitsinwest@texoma.net
Home page http://home.texoma.net/~sitsinwest
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Harvey" <stebharvey@ameritech.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 4:55 AM
Subject: SU oil
> List,
> Checked my SU oil level today and they are dry as a bone. What type of oil
is
> recommended?
> Thanks
> Steve Harvey
>
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