[ROVERNET - UK] P6B compression / carb adjustment - some answers

[Robert Thornton]

I use Redline oils MTL in my LT77. Doesn't leak past the seals like the
very thin auto trans fluids Rover at one time recommended for this box.
Improves shift quality too.

Rob 

-----Original Message-----
From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
[mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] On Behalf Of Kent Kinard
Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006 9:50 AM
To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B compression / carb adjustment - some
answers

Hi Paul,
The caution not to use heavy oil was for  the LT77 transmission which
has plastic gears (and that only applies to cold climates).  For the
engines, you HAVE to use heavy oil, 20W-50 or such.  Sorry if I caused
any confusion.

Roverly,
Kent K.

On Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:49:24 +1100
  "Paul Smith" <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au> wrote:
> I can remember Kent saying DO NOT use heavy oil as the oil pumps will 
>strip gears - better to have a light grade synthetic.  I use the Shell,

>so far so good.
> 
> PVS
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com  
>[mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Peter Mitchell
> Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006 12:39 am
> To: Rovernet
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] P6B compression / carb adjustment - some  
>answers
> 
> 
> Hi Nettters
> 
> Many thanks to you all for reading and to Roland Slats and John for 
>their  replies.
> 
> John asked some searching and relevant questions about the way the  
>compression test was done and the condition of the plugs, and I don't 
>have  the answers at the moment.  My mechanic friend John did say that 
>a number of  plugs were in poor shape, and I did not think to ask about

>their condition.
> 
> This morning I went to the carby shop to see the man who rebuilt my 
>SU's. He  plugged in the exhaust gas analyser which showed a very high 
>9% emissions.
> He then unplugged the breather pipes that go into the carby and there 
>was a  lot of smoke.  The expert answer to my rough inconsistent idle 
>is that the  engine is lunching on its own oil vapour and will soon be 
>ready for a  rebuild.
> 
> I now have a heavy Penrite oil suitable for older engines, and will 
>keep on  driving the old girl carefully while I price a rebuild.
> 
> Kind regards
> 
> Peter Mitchell
> Perth WA
> 
> 
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