Dashpot oil?

Post by **Chief** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:09 pm

Hi,
I'm currently rebuilding our carburettor, and was wondering as to which type of oil you can use in the dashpot?
I have a can of 3 in 1 that I could use, but is that okay for it or do you need to use a different type?
Thanks

Post by **Welung666** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:59 pm

3in1 is fine or just use a spot of 20W50

Post by **dalebrignall** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:27 pm

3 in 1 is fine,i had mine serviced and they put gear oil in it after a month i could not get the engine ti rev got the aa out and he identified the cause.dash pot oil is fine too thats a sae 20 oil nice and thin

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:11 pm

3 in 1 - the Red can. Works Rally Minis used EP 90 gear oil - to try to stop the pistons jumping up and down on rough surfaces.