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08-15-2020, 06:41 AM | #1 |
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Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
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I've probably asked this question before, but can't remember what the answer was !! Old age I think. I've had a '40 for about 8 years now and it runs great and no probs. I change the oil in Spring and also in October of each year. New filter each time. I use Valvoline ZR-1 with Zinc 20-50 weight.. I only put about 1,500 to 1,800 miles on it each year. This engine was rebuilt in 1987, but sat around until 2012 when I bought it. It got very little run time. My problem is the oil turns to sludge and very black. Each time I drain it ...it's always a mess ! Nothing to worry about or is there a "safe" way to clean out the engine to remove the sludge. Thx very much.....Mike |
08-15-2020, 07:14 AM | #2 |
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Re: Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
Removing the crankcase, cleaning pump screen, but for my ole bones thats 'no way' I
rather remove the engine by kids. Or just leave it be BUT whatever you do Do Not put that engine flush in there or You will be sorry. Has been said black oil is doing its job. Also make sure engine is venting and not plugged up by mouse nest and use thermostats. cold engines cause condensation.............. |
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08-15-2020, 07:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
This sure has always been a big discussion on here.Motor oils today are so much better than 75 years ago!I have to ask,why the use of "fancy" oil with zinc in it?Looks like to me this zinc would just help to gum up an engine.I have been driving flatheads for many years and use super tech 20-50(wal-mart brand)with no issues.Sorry,just my 2 cents.Your going to get a lot of different opinions on this.
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08-15-2020, 08:27 AM | #4 |
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Re: Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
Mike: Just keep doing what you're doing. Black oil means the oil is doing it's job.
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08-15-2020, 08:36 AM | #5 |
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My father in law had a car that his boys had been tuning up for him. The carburetor was so messed up when he turned the car over to me, running extremely rich. I fixed the carb but the oil was black as coal. I changed the oil 7 times with warm up and drive in between changes before the oil drained out as normal.
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08-15-2020, 08:38 AM | #6 |
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08-15-2020, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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Re: Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
Mike, what temperature does it run at? What degree thermostats are you using? In general, the hotter the engine runs the cleaner the oil will stay.
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08-15-2020, 11:07 AM | #8 |
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Re: Cleaning engine out in '40 Sedan
Guys...thx for the remarks. The engine runs perfect with 50 psi when start up and then goes down to about 30-35 psi. Makes no strange noises except that great flathead purr !!
I have 160º thermostats in it and after I ran it when I put then in I checked the water temp and it was dead nuts 160º ! When I do change the oil I usually take a 15 minute ride to warm it up. Thanks again for the comments and I'm inclined to leave it alone !! Mike |
08-15-2020, 11:23 AM | #9 |
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D...f...w...it! ....
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08-15-2020, 11:46 AM | #11 |
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Since your cooling system seems to be in excellent shape ("dead nuts 160º with 160 thermostats), I agree with "JSeery" that some higher temperature thermostats may be in order, especially given your location (Michigan).
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08-16-2020, 08:18 AM | #12 |
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Tubman & Jseery are right.....180s made my 8BA run better all the way around.
Nice looking car you have there. mike in Ohio |
08-16-2020, 10:09 AM | #13 |
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I agree with Pete Hoovie....DFW it !!! LOL
Thx...Mike |
08-16-2020, 10:56 AM | #14 |
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Either pull the engine and do it right or just keep changing oil. Shell Rotella has a higher detergent level because its a diesel oil. You might try that. I run it all the time in my flatheads.
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08-17-2020, 10:40 AM | #15 |
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Thx Phil
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08-17-2020, 11:24 AM | #16 |
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As long as your running an engine cold you are going to have to change the oil very often, that is the only way to remove the impurities. There are a lot of advantages to running an engine hotter, but if you want to run it cold, just keep changing the oil.
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It's a lot easier to change your oil than to change your thermostats.
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