Recently picked up a 1960 B33 and changing the oils - Rather than trawl through the oil thread......can I get a yay or nay please on my suggested oils
Engine Morris SAE50 Classic Motor oil
Gearbox Morris AG90 Classic Gear oil
Primary - any 10w?
I've used Morris in my other bikes no probs so that's why I suggested them
Thank You
KevG
Hi
Right or wrong ive just gone for Smith and Allen straight 40 non detergent for my engine oil change.
I nearly went for the Morris stuff but it says on the can Low detergent ?, had been warned against it though?
Confused a little as the Haynes manual says sae 30 winter / sae 50 summer or 20w/50
and the same oil for gearbox and primary.
Just waiting for the back lash now
Thanks for the reply and info Mark
I'll take a look at the Smith and Allen oil. The non detergent may be a better bet
Yea,the manual I have also says the same, 50 weight for the summer and to use the same in the box and primary
Just wanted to see what others were using before I purchased the oils
Thanks again
I have for Many years used Morris 20/50 all year round ,in engine with No problems at all , I have a fried who does massive mileage per year , tour the continent etc also morris 20/50 ,
I use Smith and Allen non detergent SAE40 oil in my B32. I think the 40 weight oil is a good compromise between 50 for summer and 30 for winter. The bike never gets used in winter and our summers here in Scotland are never that hot anyway :(
Importantly, unless the engine has been stripped and completely cleaned internally you should never use a detergent oil as it will loosen the crud which will have accumulated in nooks and crannies allowing it to circulate with the oil, possibly causing damage.
This was the scenario I was warned about.
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Importantly, unless the engine has been stripped and completely cleaned internally you should never use a detergent oil as it will loosen the crud which will have accumulated in nooks and crannies allowing it to circulate with the oil, possibly causing damage.
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Many Thanks for the replies everyone,very much appreciated