RAY WYGONIK wrote:
> Being reletively new to the list, I've missed all the previous dashpot
>
> threads.
>
> At last count I have received 10 different answers for dashpot oil.
> They are:
>
> Marvel Mystery oil
> 20 wt oil
> 10 wt non-detergent oil
> 10w30
> 20w50
> 3-1 electrical oil (20wt)
> automatic transmission fluid
> 20wt motor cycle fork oil
> Dextron automatic transmission fluid
> and last (and my favorite) lead
>
> I am surprised cat or fish oil is not an option! :)
>
> Thanks to all who replied. The consensus appears to be a 20 wt oil,
> although
> transmission fluid appears to be a viable option.
>
> I love this list!
>
> New question. I just had my distributor apart and did not see any
> felt that
> has been discussed recently on the list. Also do not see it on the
> blow up in
> Haynes. Is it necessary? and if so exactly where does it go?
Ray,
There's another that you missed - Porpoise-jaw oil (It's used as
the preferred lubricant for wooden-geared clocks, ca. 1840).
Bud Krueger
52TD (with a working clock)
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