Can I use motor oil to lube carb seals on my Honda Magna?

Can I use motor oil to lube carb seals on my Honda Magna? - 1
Added (1). My main concern is that new seals make it very hard to press the two parts of the carb rack together, and I don't want to put undue stress on 31 year old brittle plastic fuel tubes that can't be had for love or money.
Added (2). C'mon, Candid Chris. Where are you?

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