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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:39 pm
by Will
I too oil my valves every time before I play. I never thought about inside the valves.

Thanks bloke for bringing this to my attention!

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:46 pm
by XtremeEuph
wow I only oil my valves on a regular basis, or until they start to feel sluggish at latest. 3-4 times a week maybe? :oops:

Re: Xtreme oiling of pistons

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:33 pm
by MartyNeilan
bloke wrote:Even with "modern" monel and stainless steel pistons, the cross ports are still made of thin yellow brass tubing - which can rot.
Ah-Ha - Finally, Proof positive that rotors are better!!

(No, I am not serious)

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:08 pm
by iiipopes
Hmm. Never thought of that. Thanks for the tip.