Phil:
If you find that the dash pot oil needs topped up regularly, you
probably have a leak. I wrote a tech article on how to repair
this and would be happy to send it to you if you'd like.
Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6
'59 TR3
Philip Haldeman wrote:
> No, not a twist of lemon. A twist of Marvel Mystery Oil? I just checked
> the dashpot oil (TR6) and found the front carb low, i.e. without
> resistance. I don't know what's in the dashpots now (purchased car 10
> months ago). Some kind of engine oil. So whatever I put in the front pot
> will mix with some stuff that's already there. Do I literally need to
> change the oil in both dashpots to create absolute consistency? If so,
> how? Or do I just add some to the pot that needs it? If so, what do I
> add?
>
> Is it normal for the oil to drop to "zero resistance" over a certain period
> (I don't know how long it's been this way)?
>
> Also, the recommendations from the TR6 Page (printed below with apologies)
> mentions "faster" response vs. "moderate" response. Why would anyone want
> anything but a fast response? My apologies for so many questions all at
> once. . . .
>
> -For light damping (faster response):
> -Marvel Mystery Oil (very good for this application)
> -Automatic Trans Fluid
> -3 in 1 oil
> -For moderate damping:
> -20 or 30 w Engine Oil
> -20-50 wt Engine Oil
>
> Phil Haldeman
> '72 TR6, Emerald Green
> haldeman@accessone.com
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