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Old 03-23-2018, 11:05 AM   #15
Jim Brierley
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Default Re: Model A Times Article About Not Using Diesel Oil

I don't use or recommend diesel oil in my A, only in my diesel pickup. Something to consider, zinc was not in oils when the A was new. The A engine has a steel cam and only 40 lbs. of valve spring pressure. Zinc became important when the OHV V8's came into being. The only V8 not having cam-wear trouble was the Buick, because it had a steel cam. Use modern oil to keep your A engine clean and well-lubricated, better than when they were new.
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