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edwardbarras · 11-01-2022, 05:40 PM

Engine is free but has not been run for a long time. What type of oil and antifreeze should I use? Engine has not been rebuilt. thanks

J Franklin · 11-01-2022, 05:54 PM

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find some 10-30 oil, any brand, it is all better than what was around in 1949. I wouldnt put any antifreeze in it until you are sure there are no leaks or bad hoses. It might be good to flush the system before adding any liquid.

11-01-2022, 05:40 PM	#1
edwardbarras Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47	1949 flathead start up Engine is free but has not been run for a long time. What type of oil and antifreeze should I use? Engine has not been rebuilt. thanks

11-01-2022, 05:54 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: 1949 flathead start up Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) find some 10-30 oil, any brand, it is all better than what was around in 1949. I wouldnt put any antifreeze in it until you are sure there are no leaks or bad hoses. It might be good to flush the system before adding any liquid.

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