What oil in SU dashpots?
SU DASHPOT OIL is a mineral based oil containing anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives for the lubrication of pistons and dampers in SU and Stromberg carburettors….Suitable for Use where Specifications below are required.
| Colour | Amber |
|---|---|
| Density at 15°C, kg/L | 0.835 |
| Viscosity, Kinematic, cSt at 40°C | 15.6 |
How much oil do you put in a Dashpot?
Fill that inner tube to about 1/4″ below its top. Do not fill above the top of that inner tube. As stated above, overfilling won’t hurt anything but you should develop a feel for how much oil should be in there. Oil above the top of that inner most tube will just get sucked out of the carb and burned.
What does Su mean in carburetor?
The initials S.U. stand for Skinners Union. From these beginnings the S.U. Company grew into one of the major manufacturers of car fuel systems and components in Europe, its carburetters being widely used on both touring and competition vehicles.
What is SAE 20 oil?
The SAE 20 is the same viscosity as a 5W-20 motor oil at 210 degrees. Products with the “W” are tested using a different method at colder temperatures to measure the way an oil thickens.
What is 20W oil?
The numbers 20W50 refer to the viscosity of the motor oil, set by the Society of American Engineers. This refers to its fluidity or thickness. The “20W” indicates how quickly the engine will start when cold or in cold weather. The “50” refers to the thickness of the oil when the motor has been running for a while.
What is oil viscosity grade?
Engine oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified temperature. Thin oils have lower viscosity and pour more easily at low temperatures than thicker oils that have a higher viscosity. Thin oils reduce friction in engines and help engines start quickly during cold weather.
What is dashpot control?
A dashpot is a device that creates friction to control movement. It can allow quick or slow movements, depending on the direction of an object. For instance, it is used on doors to regulate how they open and close.
What does SU stand for?
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SU | Single User |
| SU | Screw You |
| SU | Southern University |
| SU | Shut Up |
Who makes SU carburettors?
Welcome to Burlen Ltd, home of vintage and classic vehicle fuel systems. Over the years Burlen has become renowned for its role in manufacturing, restoring and re-introducing a number of famous classic vehicle fuel systems and associated spares including SU, Amal, Zenith, Stromberg and Solex.
How do you set SU carbs?
With the engine running at working temperature, hook your finger under the pin and raise the piston about 1/32in. (1 mm). If, while the piston is raised, the engine speed increases briefly then returns to normal, the mixture is correct. If it rises and stays high, the mixture is too rich.