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Jack E/NJ · 03-19-2021, 03:35 PM

Jack E/NJ

RalphG · 03-19-2021, 08:48 PM

I have used modern detergent oils in all my old engines with no problems yet. Currently running Case-IH 15w-40 diesel oil in the 52 Merc just because I had some on hand and wanted to use it up. Prior to that I used 10w-30 (non diesel rated) oil in it.

03-19-2021, 08:48 PM	#22
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: Is there any concern using modern day oil say 10W30 in a 1951 ford 6 cylinder eng I have used modern detergent oils in all my old engines with no problems yet. Currently running Case-IH 15w-40 diesel oil in the 52 Merc just because I had some on hand and wanted to use it up. Prior to that I used 10w-30 (non diesel rated) oil in it. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos