>Can anyone recommend a BRAND and tell me where to buy the oil that
>should be used for breaking in the Herald/Spitfire engine? From my
>understanding of the outcome, it should be about a 30 weight mineral
>oil. What the h... is that exactly? I don't wish to put lamp oil
>into my engine, and find I was wrong...
OK here goes, After Casper was totally, and I mean totally rebuilt my
Mechanic insisted that I use 10w-30w Havoline for at least 2000
miles, he was adamant that I NOT use PennZoil. I must admit the
breakin went very smoothly, I added about a quart and a half over the
2000 miles, confirming that the rings were seating. And there were a
few, very few, minor leaks.
>Also, what is the best oil to use after break in? I have just put a
>good bit of money and effort into the engine rebuild(not to mention
>the whole car) and I want it to "live long and prosper"(insert funny
>hand sign here)
>
>
After the breakin period I went to 10w-40w Redline Synthetic, since
that time I have not had to add any oil, the engine purrs like a
kitten, and the oil leaks have vanished. Now I know Redline is
"expensive" but considering the price I paid for the rebuild,it is
cheap insurance.
Just my 8"
--
Bill Pugh
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L
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