Re: Break-in oil, Whats the latest?
[Re: modelmakerinc]
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08/06/12 06:25 PM
08/06/12 06:25 PM
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Its gonna matter what cam your running... but something with LOTS of zinc.... to my understanding the zinc also helps the rings seal better/quicker.... I just add zinc to the oil(Lucus oil additive)
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Re: Break-in oil, Whats the latest?
[Re: Locomotion]
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08/06/12 08:10 PM
08/06/12 08:10 PM
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I've got a stash of older 15w-40 diesel oil, 5+ years old, that I've used with Comp Cams break-in lube. I believe they were already cutting back on zinc and the newest diesels require newer oil with even less. Afterwards I switched to high zinc Amsoil synthetic.
Amsoil has some new break-in stuff of their own, but I haven't tried it yet.
Myron... isnt Amsoil one of your sponsors... so you get it free or CHEAP... correct... I know you like to push their products (but your suppose to)
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Re: Break-in oil, Whats the latest?
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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08/06/12 08:28 PM
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On a new cam installation I use the the installation lube that comes from the manufacture or comp cams #159 all over the cam and on the bottoms only of the new lifters. A high quality oil, I use Brad Penn break in oil is dumped in the oil pan along with a full bottle of CC #159. Prime engine right before starting it. Find TDC and install distributor in proper location so you can start the engine immediately instead of harmful cranking. When it starts raise the rpm to the proper break-in lever and run the recommended time. I have done this with countless engines and never removed the inner valve spring and never lost a cam. I restart the engine usually the next day and repeat run-in before changing out the oil. Every oil change after that is Brad Penn 10-30 oil and one bottle of Comp cams #159 break-in lube. Good-luck.
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Re: Break-in oil, Whats the latest?
[Re: Cab_Burge]
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08/08/12 09:30 PM
08/08/12 09:30 PM
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5W20WT Valvoline petroleum based oil and , if using a flat lifter(non roller) a zinc additive like Comp Cams offers Run the motor long enough to break in he cam, maybe one or two dyno pulls and change the oil and filter, cut the filter open and install new oil and filter, fill the filter up with oil first of course, and add ths cam additive again and get after it
"....fill the filter with oil.." ??? On an RB/B engine, I reccomend pulling the distributor, oil pump drive and re-priming the system with oil before starting. I have never been able to get the filter on without loosing most of the oil Maybe with a remote filter you could do it, but with the filter on the pump, I do the re-prime method.
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Re: Break-in oil, Whats the latest?
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08/09/12 02:25 AM
08/09/12 02:25 AM
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5W20WT Valvoline petroleum based oil and , if using a flat lifter(non roller) a zinc additive like Comp Cams offers Run the motor long enough to break in he cam, maybe one or two dyno pulls and change the oil and filter, cut the filter open and install new oil and filter, fill the filter up with oil first of course, and add ths cam additive again and get after it
"....fill the filter with oil.." ??? On an RB/B engine, I reccomend pulling the distributor, oil pump drive and re-priming the system with oil before starting. I have never been able to get the filter on without loosing most of the oil Maybe with a remote filter you could do it, but with the filter on the pump, I do the re-prime method.
I make sure the filter is completely full and then installed it onto the motor, I may loose two to four ounces installing it, but never more than that fill it up and hold it upright until your ready to tip it onto the pump fitting, install it (screw it on) quickly it takes time to get them(filters) filled up all the way, pour it full several times until the oil level stays 1/2 to one inch down from the threads on the top
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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