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[Moshtaraq]

I used that slave for 5 years without problems, what do you mean right grade? Synthetic?

[MiniMadRacer]

If the Slave is 5 yrs old, maybe its past its best, but as you have suggested have a look behind that rubber boot to check.

 

The oil is the right grade at 20 / 50 but it should be a mineral oil NOT fully synthetic, as the mini shares the engine oil with the gearbox.

 

The oil therefore has to be a compromise between what the engine wants and what the gear box needs.

 

It should be a mineral oil...a good compromise for both the engine and the gearbox

[Moshtaraq]

Oh ok you were reffering to the oil still. Yes its mineral, also because its a new engine and the piston rings need to bed in. What do I need to see or not see behind the rubber?

[MiniMadRacer]

Behind the rubber you want it bone dry, no moisture or dampness

[Moshtaraq]

Will look into that after work tomorrow thanks!

[Moshtaraq]

I checked behind the rubber, bone dry. I can't get the arm of, the pin is stuck and I can't fit a hammer in there....

[cal844]

You don't need the pin out.

What is the lockout nut clearance set at? Should be 6.5mm

[Moshtaraq]

I changed the clearance in both ways and it didn't change a thing