I use Redline MTL90 in my trannies and it's great especially when the
car is cold. I also use Redline 75/90 in my diff.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Gordon Glasgow [SMTP:glasgow@serv.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 11:55 PM
>To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Starting an engien that has sat.
>
>Here's what I usually do for my Spring startup procedure:
>
>Drain the old oil (even if it has 10 miles on it, there will be condensation)
>Pull the cam cover and pour two or three quarts of oil directly over the cam
>and
>down the chain.
>Replace the cam cover and add the rest of the oil.
>Disconnect the wire from the coil to the points.
>Pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil in the cylinders.
>Crank the engine over with the plugs still out (no compression pressure means
>less pressure on dry bearings, also higher cranking rpm).
>Crank until you see oil pressure start to come up on the gauge (don't crank
>for
>more than 15-20 sec at a time).
>Replace the spark plugs, hook up the point wire, prime the carbs and light it
>off.
>
>Dan Neuman wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>> In the next couple days or so I actually plan on starting up my
>> new engine. I believe that it was last run around six or so months ago.
>>Any
>> advice as how to go about starting it up as not to damage it?? I think
>>there
>> is a tech tip somewhere about this, could someone point me to it??
>> I want to change the transmission oil. Does it take the same stuff
>> as the rear end?? i.e. gear oil 80-90 wt???
>> Thanks,
>> Daniel 69 2000
>> SF CA
>
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>Gordon Glasgow
>http://www.gordon-glasgow.org
>
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