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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Synthetic Lubricants?

Recently purchased a '78 midget 1500. Trying to get up to speed quickly on the does & don'ts. Can pure synthetic lubricants be used in the engine, transmission & differential? I've been using pure synthetics in all my other vehicles since around 1994 with very good results.
DL Rhine

I think you will do better with the normal stuff, Im sure thats debateable. On the 1275s I want to say there was an issue with synthetic passing thur the scroll seal much easier.

prop
Prop

Yup, synthetic will leak out almost as fast as you pour it in!

AndyB
a borris

Thanks, will continue to use conventional lubes.
DL Rhine

I've used pure synthetics in an A-series engine, Spridget diff, gearbox and Ford type 9 box with no problems.

It certainly does not leak out almost as fast as your pour it in.

Why don't you try some and find out.
Daniel Thirteen-Twelve

I've heard (from a tuning specialist) that there must be zinc as an additive in the oil, for the cam and followers.
Indeed I've seen followers wich where badly pitted after a short period.
To be on the save side I've chosen to use Millers for my rebuid engine.

Maybe it's different for a 1500...
Alex G Matla

This thread was discussed between 12/07/2009 and 13/07/2009

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