oiling o-rings

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by greekenigma, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. greekenigma

    greekenigma Member

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    correct me if im wrong
    but i was told when ever fixing anything on a car motorbike or scooter/moped

    when refitting old or new orings say to fuel injectors or say moped carbs (like floatbowl etc)
    to put some motoroil on them first (maybe 2 stroke for scooters i guess)

    also heard use silicone oil (but doesnt that contaminate petrol?)
    whats your thoughts on this guys

    cheers
     
  2. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    Just use two stroke oil :)
     
  3. greekenigma

    greekenigma Member

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    so do you always smear a lil 2 stroke oil on say when you rebuild a carb (like float bowl rubber gasket etc)
    ???
    cheers
     

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