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Post by Amy F. on Nov 27, 2005 20:13:58 GMT -5
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Post by espeed on Nov 27, 2005 21:31:45 GMT -5
i know this isnt a building tip..but what do most of you use for oil and why?
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Post by Slam_Shifter on Nov 27, 2005 22:41:18 GMT -5
I run 20w50 with a bottle of lucas. I think it handles the heat and abuse better. I also have not lost a motor since using this combination and I have lost motors before running this combination.
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Post by espeed on Nov 27, 2005 23:22:51 GMT -5
i use to run that same combo slam ;D
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Post by stris141 on Nov 28, 2005 2:03:16 GMT -5
I use the 20/50 also. I use to use two cans of STP, to replace the last quart of oil. And I had good luck with that. But last year, I tried the Lucas oil, and had good luck with that, too.
Steve
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Post by Shorty Thompson on Nov 28, 2005 20:41:09 GMT -5
Any thing but store name oil ! Most of the time I find that store bands won't hold the viscosity. Most of the time it simply turns to water or worse and leaves the motor ticking , and the lifters bleed down.
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Post by espeed on Nov 28, 2005 20:51:11 GMT -5
LOL thats so true shorty ....and there is a reason behind that...not saying all of them do it but know of some that take what ever they can get cheap and full bottles and put what ever lable on it of what they need .....and as far as STP go's seen test on it where they could come up with the same thing as it by burning oil between to electodes ....
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Post by doba75 on Nov 29, 2005 16:05:53 GMT -5
I do the same as slam 20/50 with lucas
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Post by dadicted on Nov 30, 2005 17:45:19 GMT -5
4 quarts of 20w50 and another 1 or 2 of lucus.
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Post by crash21 on Dec 3, 2005 12:19:48 GMT -5
I used to run straight 30 weight in my diesel. What do you guys think I should run in a freshly built 350? I learned in school that you should break in an engine with watever oil you are planning on running in it, except synthetic.
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 3, 2005 22:28:12 GMT -5
I am still running the same junkyard motor for the last 7 years. For the timing I dont use a light I get the motor hot and advance it till it cranks hard then back off till it cranks easy tighten it down there.
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Post by maxcarnage on Dec 7, 2005 17:49:53 GMT -5
I prefer to use a standard 30 wt - 50wt oil depending on how strong the motor is...I also swear by lucas...it's good stuff. We once used 90wt on an old 302 with a bad rod bearing....it actually held up
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Post by Chad Ward # 438 on Dec 9, 2005 11:57:53 GMT -5
Mobil 1 full Synthetic(sp) in 10w30. It helps keep engine cooler and keeps wear down on ends.
Chad ;D
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Post by doba75 on Dec 16, 2005 0:51:04 GMT -5
for me 10-30 isn't thick enuff, will break down from heat.
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Post by chryslerfat on Dec 16, 2005 9:33:33 GMT -5
I have been running Delvac 5W30 for years and have never had trouble with a synthetic the number is smaller but the protection is greater. The delvac 5W30 is comparable to 15W40 oil.
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Post by derbyman753 on Dec 25, 2005 20:55:00 GMT -5
sae 50 kendal gt or 20 50 here , if not mobil 1 synthetic, 753 ;D
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Post by doba75 on Dec 25, 2005 23:56:02 GMT -5
I have also ran straight 30 weightwith 20-50 also. Or I should say 3 to 2 ratio.
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Post by Shorty Thompson on Dec 31, 2005 12:44:18 GMT -5
ok then , now that we got the oil basically out of the . How about the heads ? What's you preferance on those ?
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Post by derbyman753 on Feb 4, 2006 22:28:04 GMT -5
375 horse is what i like double humped i think some call them 753
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Post by chryslerfat on Apr 23, 2006 15:12:23 GMT -5
Ok for the first time in 5 years the derby engine is getting a complete tune-up. Including wires,cap,rotor,plugs and ignition mudule. That should help liven it up.
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Post by stris141 on Apr 23, 2006 15:15:48 GMT -5
Check your freeze plugs while you have it out. Maybe put in those brass ones.
Steve
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Post by chryslerfat on Apr 23, 2006 15:53:18 GMT -5
Thats a great idea. I am also gonna give the carb a rebuild.
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Post by derbyalex on Jun 28, 2006 11:48:30 GMT -5
WE ALLWAYS USE STRAIGHT 50 WADE RACING OIL NO DETERGENTS TO FOAM AND A BOTTLE OF LUCAS OR DURA LUBE.
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