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1. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:00:31 EST; Rich, the only acceptable silicone fluid for dashpots is fluid that has been drained out of TVR's. I figure that if it's got no brakes you'll have to leave it home a certain weekend in August:) Marty; /html/triumphs/2003-02/msg00497.html (6,294 bytes)
2. Dashpot Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:38:12 -0500; Can anyone comment on the expected consumption rate of dashpot oil? My 73 GT6 seems to use it up fairly fast, with the rear carb using twice as much as the front. What are they trying to tell me? TI; /html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00560.html (6,531 bytes)
3. RE: Dashpot Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:42:38 -0500 cpqcorp.net>; My guess is that they are trying to tell you that the o-rings need to be Bill Atlanta 74 TR6 List: Can anyone comment on the expected consumption rate of dashpot oil? My 73 GT6 seems to use it up fai; /html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00562.html (7,059 bytes)
4. Dashpot Oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:54:24 -0400; Message text written by "Mark Saffian" 73 GT6 seems to use it up fairly fast, with the rear carb using twice as much as the front. What are they trying to tell me? < They are saying: "Please replace; /html/triumphs/2002-09/msg00572.html (7,807 bytes)
5. Re: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 08:57:50 -0400; I have always used auto transmission oil in my SU's since 1969 with my first TR3. Not sure what the pros and cons are. Bob Labuz 1958 TR3A 1974 T140V; /html/triumphs/2000-07/msg00002.html (6,894 bytes)
6. dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 15:01:35 PDT; My Stag ROM mentions to use 10-40W engine oil in the dash pots. Some people use general purpose lubricating oil in them instead. I suppose the thicker the oil, more damping is introduced. What pros a; /html/triumphs/2000-06/msg01651.html (6,275 bytes)
7. RE: dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 20:38:43 -0400charset="iso-8859-1"; Its not that scientific. Triumph said to us the same as engine oil. This back when there was a very different oil for winter and summer. I use 30W in summer and 20W When it gets colder. The 20W can; /html/triumphs/2000-06/msg01658.html (7,457 bytes)
8. dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:51:21 -0600; I use ATF in my ZS on my TR250 and if it leaks past the o-rings its good for burning off carbon deposits off valves ( and old mechanic trick I hear) 4 Wheel & Off Road magazine March 2000 issue (50 t; /html/triumphs/2000-02/msg00042.html (6,204 bytes)
9. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:22:00 -0400; Message text written by INTERNET:jonmac@ndirect.co.uk Is it just to stop the fluttering? My understanding is that the viscosity does play a part in the degree of damping which controls the amount of; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00481.html (7,346 bytes)
10. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 11:36:19 -0700; Yes this controls the amount of enrichment when the air velocity changes ie during acceleration (accelerator pump function). It theoritically should not affect the mixture on a constant throttle posi; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00482.html (8,402 bytes)
11. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 15:39:03 -0700; My understanding is that the oil delays the opening of the dashpot on accelleration, temporarily enriching the mixture. This substitutes for the acceleration pump found on American carbs used at the; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00486.html (8,460 bytes)
12. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 18:36:35 -0400; Well, I experimented a little with the oils. This unfortunately was a bench top test, as my car is not running yet. I can not tell how fast the SU piston rises when the accelerator is presses, but wh; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00541.html (7,946 bytes)
13. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 22:26:48 EDT; << I can not tell how fast the SU piston rises when the accelerator is presses, but when I use my thumb and 10w40 oil, I can only get it to rise to the max in about 4 seconds even with pretty strong; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00548.html (8,130 bytes)
14. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 13:01:09 -0400; Message text written by INTERNET:KTRIUMPH@aol.com -Tony >> What are you going to call the new measurement tool? A thumbometer? Sorry, couldn't resist. Ken Nuelle< Ken, hehehe, well that sounds good.; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00578.html (7,150 bytes)
15. Re[2]: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:12:07 -0400; How fast do we want the piston to rise when you floor the accelerator? I'd say a couple of seconds, no more. Maybe 10w40 oil is too thick??? Maybe 5wt is better???? I agree with Larry Zink. Use the s; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00687.html (7,534 bytes)
16. re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:47:43 -0600; Went out last night and purchased a can of the 20wt 3 in 1 oil, in the blue can. I have been using the 10 wt, in the red can, and thought after reading the many thoughtful posts that maybe this is th; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg00999.html (7,020 bytes)
17. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:22:34 -0700; Karl, It depends on whether the Spit in question has dished pistons ot flat top ones. 8^) JOe -- "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort." -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer; /html/triumphs/1998-09/msg01004.html (7,587 bytes)
18. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 10:32:25 -0400; In the colder climes of the great white north, I have always thought that the variation in the viscosity of engine oil with temperature could be a problem when used in SU (or Stromberg) dashpots. In; /html/triumphs/1998-04/msg01120.html (7,013 bytes)
19. Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:15:07 EST; What type of oil should be used for the dashpot on an SU Carb? Moss sells dashpot oil at $8.75 for 125ml. Is it necessary to use such expensive oil or could one use something like 30 wt engine oil?; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg00072.html (6,117 bytes)
20. Re: Dashpot oil (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 21:22:42 EST; There was a thread not too long ago (initiated by me I think!) and I found that "the current grade engine oil" was the best solution (5-30 for me.) It really seemed to make a difference in smoother; /html/triumphs/1998-02/msg00185.html (6,379 bytes)

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