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Offline EuropaTC

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Re: Rubber Bushes ?
« Reply #15 on: Wednesday,October 23, 2024, 11:18:54 PM »
Manual says to use engine oil …. What should be used ?

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Being more realistic, I seem to recall the advice was to use "the seasonal grade engine oil". These things originated from a time when you'd have winter and summer grade oils so presumably that would be either a straight 20W or 30w oil.  In 60's/70's UK the SU & Stromberg were very common and I think most folks (including me) just used engine oil which would be 20/50 around then.  I've since seen folks advocating a straight 20W oil but given that a 20/50 is 20W when cold and generally carbs stay cool (or at least not engine temps) then 20/50 sounds ok ?

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Re: Rubber Bushes ?
« Reply #16 on: Thursday,October 24, 2024, 06:43:41 AM »
Yes, Dexron 3 ATF is what I use.  Works well and is cheap.  You can buy "special fluid" from the usual British parts suppliers.  Comers in tiny containers and costs $$.

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Re: Rubber Bushes ?
« Reply #17 on: Thursday,October 24, 2024, 12:20:21 PM »
I will switch to ATF
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