| Author | Message | ||
     KC Saayman Prolific User Username: kc_saayman Post Number: 102 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hello all I have ventured into pre-war ownership with the recent acquisition of a 1936 25/30 Barker Limousine. Please may I ask for some assistance in compiling a list of suitable lubricants and service items? I am too young to know what they are talking about in the owner’s manual. My initial thoughts are that I can pretty much use the same oils and plugs I use in my Bentley Mk VI. Would this be true? Spark plugs – There is no mention in the book as to what plugs I should use. Any ideas? Would Champion N12YC be OK? Engine oil – The book says Price’s Motorine, Wakefield’s Castrol, Vacuum Mobiloil or Shell Aeroshell. I am fresh out of any of these mentioned, so would my usual choice of 20w50 be OK? (I am not a fan of full synthetics in old cars) Rear axle – The book says Wakefield’s Hi-Press oil or Withmore’s “O”. May I use EP 90 gear oil like other normal people? Hydraulic shock dampers – The book says Wakefield’s Castrol F or Vacuum Mobiloil Arctic. I used 20w motorcycle fork oil in my Mk VI. Is that OK? Any other advice gladly accepted. I have never owned a pre-war car before. Kind regards KC | ||
| Francois Charlier Experienced User Username: vonplum Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2011 |
hello, you can find this on this website of RROCA http://rroc.org.au/wiki/images/1/1d/25-30HP_Condensed_Handbook_XVII_Chap2.pdf Francois Charlier | ||
| phil bowen Yet to post message Username: rrxs Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2012 |
engine oil castrol classic sae 30 unless a full flow oil filter kit has been fitted then i reccomend a modern 20/50 oil gearbox same as above sae 30 rear axle 80/90 gear oil chassis lube engine oil steering box penrite steering box lube water pump penrite water pump grease antifreeze normal blue glykethrgine at 50/50 mix with water all linkages i use an oil squirter can with 20/50 happy servicing phil | ||
| Stephe Boddice Frequent User Username: stephe_boddice Post Number: 85 Registered: 2-2005 |
Phil, I have to contradict some of your recommendations. Gearbox - runs much better with 20w/50 mineral oil. Rear axle MUST be EP80/90 as it is a hypoid gear set. Gear oil will wreck the differential. Chassis one-shot system should be EP80/90. See R-R Service Bulletin CB63. | ||
| KC Saayman Prolific User Username: kc_saayman Post Number: 112 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thank you very much for all the answers. Much appreciated! Following all the negative publicity about modern coolants I have recently discovered Evans waterless coolant and have already installed it in my Bentley S1. So far I am very pleased with the results, and sleep better at night knowing that I don’t have to worry about corrosion or it attacking silicon and lead. I will definitely be installing it in the 25/30 especially as the car is used less that my other classics. Have any of you tried it yet? Kind regards KC |
