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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2020, 09:59 AM
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Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: 8BA Truck Motor - Oil

If you were dealing with an aircraft engine?? would you ignore the manufacturer's recommendations??
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2020, 11:16 PM
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Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: 8BA Truck Motor - Oil

I don't understand why the pressure is so HIgh ????????
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: 8BA Truck Motor - Oil

I run my bearings alittle on the loose side so mu oil pressure is alittle low. I also run my engines hot, use a 180 stat and the fan kicks in at 200. I run a 3 lb cap and sometimes on a hot day might...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,275
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: 8BA Truck Motor - Oil

20/50 on a rebuild?????
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-01-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,275
Posted By Ol' Ron
Re: 8BA Truck Motor - Oil

I think 10-30 would be the correct weight oil with stock bearing clearing clearances. Oil Pressure should be 10/15 lbs at idle and 40/50 at cruise. The reason is the lighter oil cools the bearing...
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