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Bob Brown
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Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi all

I would like to know what is the best oil to use when mixing it in to the petrol for my blaxland capman engine. and also where can i get my magneto service

thnaks Bob
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Bruce Findlay
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Username: bruce_findlay

Post Number: 52
Registered: 03-2006


Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Bob. Oils, petrol and grease have been discussed on this forum in great detail about a year or so ago. Check back through the posts and you will find it. Todd Vidgen is the bes bloke to fix your maggy. Cheers, Bruce
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Greg Y
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Username: gregoryan

Post Number: 78
Registered: 09-2004


Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i had to ring many oil chemists over the years before i found where to get the [Blaxland-recommended] monograde SAE50 in domestic quantities. Apparently its a 'base oil' [which hasn't had the toxic chemical-packages or detergent added to it which stink like a worn-out car when burnt] Tru-Blu Oils in VIC AU.
2yr ago it was $20 for 5 litre + $15 postage.! there you go!
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Bruce Findlay
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Username: bruce_findlay

Post Number: 53
Registered: 03-2006


Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 10:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Greg, yeah I did a lot of research on the same subject but found it pretty hard to find a straight 50 grade oil in quantities less than 20 litres, even Tru-blu. I ended up using Penrite Vintage EP Mild Gear Oil which is available in 2 litre packs. It has been working fine for me for about 12 months (sorry Todd, I know you'll disagree). Cheers, Bruce F.
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Andrew Munns
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Username: johnoxley

Post Number: 17
Registered: 04-2010
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'd be concerned about EP additives in a crankcase with hot salty air and bronze components. I know you musn't use EP oils in older worm differentials that have bronze components. There are heavy gear oils around that do not have EP additives (nasty Sulphur and Chlorine).
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Bruce Findlay
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Username: bruce_findlay

Post Number: 54
Registered: 03-2006


Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Greg, yeah I took that into consideration. Penrite claim the the Mild EP is compatible with copper alloy components because it was designed for vintage engine gear boxes. Bruce.

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