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Re: piston rings

06 Nov 2015 17:36

jackleberry wrote: ATF = automatic transmission fluid (a very high detergent oil)
MMO = marvel mystery oil (alcohol and wintergreen oil?)

Adding that stuff to the oil? Would that change the viscosity or the ability to lubricate?

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Re: piston rings

06 Nov 2015 18:11

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Is this the bike with the leaky carb?
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Re: piston rings

06 Nov 2015 18:25

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swest wrote: Is this the bike with the leaky carb?
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Yes the only bike I own

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Re: piston rings

06 Nov 2015 18:27

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Gas in the oil.
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Re: piston rings

06 Nov 2015 18:43

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swest wrote: Gas in the oil.
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WHAT?

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Re: piston rings

07 Nov 2015 11:43

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blink543 wrote:

jackleberry wrote: ATF = automatic transmission fluid (a very high detergent oil)
MMO = marvel mystery oil (alcohol and wintergreen oil?)

Adding that stuff to the oil? Would that change the viscosity or the ability to lubricate?

Not if you only add the recommended amount.

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07 Nov 2015 11:45 - 07 Nov 2015 11:46

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swest wrote: Gas in the oil.
Steve

WHAT?

Some carbs overflow fuel into the cylinders when they leak. Fuel dilutes the oil and causes wear and smoking.

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