Oil For Carbs

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Oil For Carbs

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Hello,

SAE 20 oil is impossible to find in the U. S. What do you use in your carbs?

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SU carb oil from any Jaguar parts place
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Perfect....thanks David
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Joe ~ stick to 20W ~ SU Damper Oil. The dashpots in these carbs run extremely cold in operation ~ evapourative cooling & venturi effect.

There are all sorts of ill informed comments all over the internet in this regard.
1965 Jaguar 3.8 S Type, Sync4, OD, PAS, BRG/Biscuit on chrome wires.
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Thanks
Joe
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1965 Jaguar 3.8 Manual w/OD & RHD "Miss Kitty" 1B54554DN
2003 Dodge Durango SLT
2001 Dodge V10 2500
2017 Load N Go 24' car hauler
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