Proper 2017 Oil for flat tappet classic mopar cams
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I just watched a youtube video saying ALL new off the shelf oil will wipe the lobes off our classic car camshafts.
Its been 12-14 yrs since Ive had mine on the road last and it said late 90's the oil companies lowered zinc/phosphorous amounts.
What is truth and what oil do I use.
Historically I've always used mobil 1.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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I use Valvoline VR-1 with my .650 SFT. Pulled the valley tray to have a look and the lobes look perfect. Doesn't break the bank and its available everywhere.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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So i take it that it was legit?
The guy in the vid recommended Joe gibbs oil (now driven) but said had no affiliation with them. $10 a Qt. Ouch.
Also said all the major brand oil claims were bogus and didnt have enough zinc.
Where you guys buying valvoline?
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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I believe Autozone has it but only in 50 weight. Can't imagine who has use for it.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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Really depends on the cam being run. My stock 2bbl cam in the 273 runs just fine on whatever 10w30 is on sale.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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On a side note I hear www.bobistheoilguy.com is a good read. As said I would go with one of the brands that get touted on here regularly, brad Penn/valvoline VR1 & several others. the search function would have something.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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Howard's also has a direct lube EDM lifter that works well for added protection against worn lobes.
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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Really depends on the cam being run. Exactly. It's about Spring Pressure. The anti-wear packages in many current grades are as good or better than what was normally sold in 1968 or 71. However if your running a cam with fast ramp and high spring pressures then yes you probably want to be sure the oil has the a really good package for the sliding follower action. If you really want to know about oil selection for older engines, then check out Richard Widman's paper. He even sent out a sample of classic motor oil for analysis. http://www.widman.biz/Corvair/English/Links/Oil.html
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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Alot of links but little hands on input here....hmmm. I have used Brad Penn and VR1 with great results, I guess that would qualify as hands on results Gus
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Re: Proper 2017 Oil for flat rappet cams
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hands on means anecdotal. Unless you got analysis results it's useless.
At least the link has the analysis.
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