siteunseen Posted March 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) I've read that air tool oil is the same as sewing machine oil and that sewing machine oil works well in the SU carbs. Going to try and adjust mine this weekend and am gathering up all the stuff I'll need. Has anybody tried using that stuff or should I just buy fork oil from a bike shop, I've got about 2 qts. of tool oil already and we only have 1 motorcycle shop in town and they are higher than a giraffes butt.SAE 20 http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/STANLEY-BOSTITCH-Air-Tool-Oil-3RCY9 Edited March 8, 2013 by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted March 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 8, 2013 3 n 1 oil is about 20 wt oil, and cheap. Have used it for years. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjazombiemaster Posted March 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 8, 2013 I've read that air tool oil is the same as sewing machine oil and that sewing machine oil works well in the SU carbs. Going to try and adjust mine this weekend and am gathering up all the stuff I'll need. Has anybody tried using that stuff or should I just buy fork oil from a bike shop, I've got about 2 qts. of tool oil already and we only have 1 motorcycle shop in town and they are higher than a giraffes butt.SAE 20 STANLEY BOSTITCH Air Tool Oil, 20 oz, SAE 20 - Oils - 3RCY9|Premoil-20OZ - Grainger Industrial SupplyMy local motorcycle shop gives me free halfies when they clean out their shop. They give me all sorts of weights so I can mix and experiment,. Nice folks. Still trying to find a good balance though. My carbs don't seem to like the things a lot of others recommend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Lon Posted March 9, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 9, 2013 My favorite straight 20wt oil for the carbs is 'John Deere Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid', no additives. Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted March 9, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2013 I used 3 n 1 when I was running SU's......worked dead on. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted March 9, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 9, 2013 I used 3 n 1 when I was running SU's......worked dead on. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel'n Man Posted March 9, 2013 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2013 I used 3 n 1 when I was running SU's......worked dead on. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 9, 2013 Share #8 Posted March 9, 2013 I used to run motorcycle fork oil in mine 'back in the day' worked fine. It was also 20wt. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 9, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 9, 2013 3-in-1 is also available in places like Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware. It's easy to get, and it works just fine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decoy12 Posted March 9, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 9, 2013 3-in-1 (blue) like others have mentioned. I have been told that Marvel Mystery Oil works as well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Sigarto Posted March 10, 2013 Share #11 Posted March 10, 2013 I've used shock oil for RC cars, found at local Hobby Shops, comes in different types, worked well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-417370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted March 24, 2013 Share #12 Posted March 24, 2013 I've put 15w40 in it now, but feel it is very heavy to lift the pistons up. The car revs and pulls fine however. I think it's best to put a lighter oil like sae30 that says in the fsm ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45956-pneumatic-tool-oil-in-sus/#findComment-418734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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