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02-20-2016, 01:50 PM | #21 |
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Re: A new look at a very old subject.. Oil.
I agree with Bill W and JWitt and crank the engine without plugs for about a minute or so. Assembly lube will protect the cam, and oil will splash from the dippers at fast cranking speed.
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I feel that a good assembly lube will suffice in protecting the lobes & lifters for some LOW Rpm ROTATIONS. I've never lost any cam lobes that I know of. What about the turning of the engine, during assembly? Can that SCUFF a lobe??? Bill W.
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Larry did a nice job of stating his situation and did about everything he could to thwart the slammers. I thought all the replies were unusually nice with no rants but with a lot of good relevant information on oils and initial lubrication that I appreciated.
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No new rings this time. Thank you, YB.. Larry
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If you want to go nuts, you can use break in oil. It is made by several companies, but
the ones we use are Brad Penn and Gibbs racing. It has plenty of zinc in it and lots of additives to help all surfaces to seat in. The rings come in real quick with this stuff. Google it..... |
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I too have notices a little different demeanor here. Thought it was just me. Very glad to see somewhat of a positive change. Please.. let's keep it that way.. Larry
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That was meant to try and keep the engine rebuild comments out of the discussion. I was not asking about brand or type. Why is this Forum this way?
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02-22-2016, 02:50 AM | #31 |
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OK then help us out, you did say "but let's just talk, (again..) about engine oil. Please.." but you also say " I was not asking about brand or type." so what would you like to hear? It's your thread you want to talk about oil but not any brand or type, so help us out.
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Mike V I refrained from posting your very same comment and to add:: Even though the OP did not wish to involve any engine rebuild statements, what is being done in the motor has a direct link to synthetic or conventional oil. That's why I brought it up, I hope this may also help others in the future It's a great ride Last edited by Mitch//pa; 02-22-2016 at 11:24 AM. |
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02-22-2016, 08:59 AM | #34 |
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Hi Larry,
FWIW: 1. Life appears quite simple at times if one thinks in comparables. 2. On a human scale of preferences ...... chosen by a humans ...... if one would try to equate one's choice of Model A oil to the choice of women, it may look something like this: 3. A Groom's Comment, One (1) Week Before His Wedding: "I've been dating this beautiful young girl for six (6) months ........... I love what I see ............ and ............ I'm going to marry this 5'-9" red head who can read Greek & Latin and is knowledgeable in Model A Mechanics." 4. One possible Forum reply, quite similar to most others: "I prefer women over 6'-0" tall, blonde, who can read Chinese and German and is knowledgeable in Model A Mechanics." 5. After 40 Model A Forum responses, deep down everyone can just about guess what this Groom will do ....... no matter what? 6. But then one has to consider that a very few Forum members may: Try leaving their 4'-5" tall brunettes who can only read English and are knowledgeable in Chevrolet Mechanics ....... and like the Groom, try a 5'-9" redhead who can read Greek & Latin and is knowledgeable in Model A Mechanics." Hope this helps ...... my wife's Dog Forum with mostly women members appears very similar. Last edited by H. L. Chauvin; 02-22-2016 at 09:02 AM. Reason: typo |
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There are many skilled experienced posters here who freely share valuable info and tricks of the trade. Many of us try to write in such a way as to help future readers; meaning we might expand our reasoning beyond the immediate question, or in this case, the perceived question. We are aware that there will be many many viewers yet to come. Just look at the view ratings. There are really just a handful of regulars and literally hundreds of viewers, and some of us are trying to write something complete enough to help everyone.
It can be hard to know if we are giving more info than was requested, but if we do, that is NOT harming anyone. If someone feels harmed in this way then I truly think they should find another forum. We are not all equally articulate and thus some may have trouble understanding the true intent of a new thread based on info presented. Again, we are dealing with perception. Perception is reality. A forum is printed word only. Non verbal, no body language, no emotion, little chance for the kind of dialogue found in face to face communication. So we all do the best we can. Frankly, there are a couple of posters here that seem to get easily offended if the responses don't hone in on exactly what the OP had in mind. Well, I guarantee one thing. No one here is a mind reader. Rather than calling out the responders for their perception, they need to firstly look into the mirror and see if any of their own limitations have contributed to any misunderstandings. If a persecution complex persists, maybe it is time to find another forum.
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In post #19, I gave up what my engine builder said to do for MY engine.
Probably should follow YOUR engine builder's recommendations for YOUR engine. Otherwise warranty problems will most assuredly arise.
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OK, I've heard all about Shell Rotella. But when I go looking for it, there is:
Rotella Rotella T Rotella T5 Rotella T Triple And the prices are all over the place. What gives?
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http://rotella.shell.com/products.html SAMs club has a good price that's usually where I get it... Free online shipping for it also Last edited by Mitch//pa; 02-23-2016 at 06:34 AM. |
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