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Re: Oil for the old engine
Just did an extensive search.. here¡¯s a much better deal for the ZDDP on ebay (than the prev. Amazon link) https://www.ebay.com/itm/290470073699 Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 10:37 AM To:
By AWORKOFMARC · #191629 ·
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Always helps to do a search.. https://www.amazon.com/ZDDPPlus-Engine-Additive-Phosphorus-Bottle/dp/B006LBAAD4 Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 10:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WillysTech]
By AWORKOFMARC · #191628 ·
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Great read.. but the link to buy the ZDDP additive does not work. Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 10:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WillysTech] Oil for the old engine It is NOT detergent,
By AWORKOFMARC · #191627 ·
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It is NOT detergent, it IS ZDDP on NEW cam and lifters you need to protect.? Oil 101 by Robert Kirk | | | | Oil 101 by Robert Kirk | | |
By Robert Kirk · #191626 ·
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Rotella or Delo, any high detergent oil made to handle a diesel engine will be fine for a Willys.
By Rich Waite · #191625 ·
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>See 15w-50 at the botom of page 3 on this Mobil 1 chart. >https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product-specs-guide.pdf > ______________________ > > Dennis McGillis > Pasco,
By Dennis McGillis · #191624 ·
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Rotella T4 15-40 seems to work well in our '65 Tornado-engined wagon. It is supposed to have the additives necessary. I buy it in 5 gallon pales at a decent price - $69 Cdn. Should be cheaper in the
By willyswagon230 · #191623 ·
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i've used rotella with my wagon since i got it and haven't had any problems.
By steve boyer · #191622 ·
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I have been running oil for Diesel engines at least 15 years now in my daily driver with a 134 L head. Diesel oils still have the additives to protect the solid lifter valve train. I use 15-40 but
By Richard Needham · #191621 ·
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Tinkertoy has a modern engine though Pruit
By Pruit Ginsberg · #191620 ·
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It is true that oil for modern engines with roller cams no longer contain the extreme pressure ingredient for flat tappet cam and lifters. So on rebuilds, it is VERY important to use an oil with that
By Pruit Ginsberg · #191619 ·
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Thanks all for the info. David
By David Cantieni · #191618 ·
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Dan, You've been given good advice on the need for higher zinc level oils for your engine, specifically to lubricate the interface between the lifters and the cam lobes. Since catalytic converter
By Curt Holland <curt@...> · #191617 ·
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Unfortunately, the Zinc and Phosphorous content for Anti-Wear/Scuffing has continued to decline in HDEO (Heavy Duty Engine Oils). The best you can do is look at each manufacturer's MDS sheets that
By Sam Michael · #191616 ·
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I've been using Dello in Tinkertoy for about 10 years without any adverse affects. When we were running the blown alcohol funnycar the machine shop that prepped our block recommended it for break in.
By John Barrett · #191615 ·
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Amsoil makes a oil that is for break in and for older cars i use it in my old jeeps and my old GAS CATS & IH crawlers
By KEITH y · #191614 ·
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From: Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 9:37 AM Subject: I've got a friend, a retired mechanic, advising me that an oil that includes additives to protect the valve train is important with old engines;
By Dan Williams · #191613 ·
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He is correct.? Read this article and make up your own mind.? My mechanic swears that the reduction of Zinc is a major concern and will not put an older engine together without it addition or using
By SF · #191612 ·
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I use 30 w in both of my Willys. Adding Marvel Mystery Oil to the mix, plus occasionally in the gas. My dad swore by this stuff and I have used it since owning both my Willys.
By dave keller · #191611 ·
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I use Brad Penn or now as it¡¯s labeled PennGrade 10-30 in my 49 Studebaker. It was recommended by the engine builder, Schnell Automotive in Portland. Dan
By Dan Williams · #191610 ·