IMHO, the best thing you could do in the situation you describe is to continue
using a non-detergent oil until you make the repairs you propose. You won't
really
gain anything by using a detergent oil, but you're correct about the possiblity
of
causing more problems.
Jeff Johnson
'76 TR6
currently using 10w40 but usually 20w50 Castrol
GRUSHGANG wrote:
> I have a 58 TR3 that hasn't been run for 24 years. When it was running, I used
> Castrol "Regular" 30 WT, a non-detergent oil. I plan on giving it a ring and
> possibly valve job soon. I probably will replace the pistons and liners also.
> However, I would like to get it running until I can afford to purchase all of
> the above. Would it be wise to continue using a non detergent oil before the
> rebuild or could I pull the oil pan, clean it out and use detergent oil? My
> concern is that unless I tear the engine down completely, I might not be able
> to remove enough old deposits and therefore create more problems.
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Jeff Johnson
'76 TR6
original owner
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