Tom Tweed wrote:
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> H. Frye wrote :
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> [snip]
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> >
> >FWIW, The little that I ran my TR250 (dual Strombergs) before taking in
> >apart I found they went through dashpot oil as well, after I replaced
> >the 'o' ring...
> >
> >--
>
> ..and FWIW the stock dual Strombergs on my old dear, departed TR-250
> maintained their proper oil levels (resistance to cap felt during
> last 1/4 inch while cap is being replaced on dashpot) for the entire
> 8 years / 8,000 miles that I owned the car. I never needed to add
> any; would have used Castrol 20w50, if needed.
>
> Regards,
> Tom Tweed
> SW Ohio
I did a study recently for an article for our newsletter. Found
everything recommended for dashpots from machine oil to multi-grade.
Also the level recommended varied as much as the oil. Several of us
just stick with ATF year round.
Bob
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