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Re: [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice

To: Paul Leeks <Paull@glasgows.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] A bit of tuning advice
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:59:54 -0700
The semi-official recommended oil is 20W, like '3-in-1' oil or similar, 
but some use ATF or whatever engine oil they happen to carry.  I think 
SAE 90 is overkill, and might hamper acceleration.  As long as the 
engine doesn't stumble when you punch it the oil is proper.

bs


Paul Leeks wrote:
> Chaps
>
> Sorry to kick off a bit of (acetylene/WD40) flame   :-)
>
> But I just wanted to thank you all, yet again, for all the great suggestions.
> I shall work my way through them and report back ...
>
> But one additional question:
>
> What type of oil should I have in my dash pots.  I have got engine oil in
> them at the moment but I have all sorts of advice, ranging from very light
> 3-in-1 through to SAE 90 diff oil!
>
> All the best
>
> Paul
>
>   

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