re:thicker oil, during these warm months, hot as hell here in north
central texas,you could ruv vavloine straight 50 wt oil, you might even
try the sixty...your engine...if it's that "loose" should slow down on
the oil blowby, and rattling, but the sooner you rebuild the better
for your engines sake
richard, brit/euro wrench/restorer
scott beavis wrote:
>
> >the catch tank[home built]...is good
>
> I think I'll make one.
>
> > and running an heavier weight
> >[straight weight] oil might lower the blow by...until your rebuild
>
> The engine rattles badly above about 3krpm. Big ends I think. I was thinking
> about adding, say 1L of gear oil to the engine oil to thicken things up a
> bit. I know this is a trick which people do when selling old cars to make
> them sound better, but if all the engine clearances are worn then surely a
> thicker oil is required to maintain pressure? Anyone know if this is a good
> or bad idea?
>
> Also, I am thinking of fitting electronic ignition very soon. I don't trust
> points. The Luminition Magnetronix system is popular for the Lucas dizzys. I
> think I'll buy one. I am running an Aldon Ignitor on the mini. The two
> systems are very similar, both fitting completly under the dizzy cap. I
> think the dizzy on the MG (BGT 1978) is a Lucas 45D4. I think the 43D4 is
> the one without vac-adv.
>
> Scott
>
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