[Healeys] Valvoline VR-1 20W-50 ...

[Chris Dimmock]

I'm with Mike on this one. 
It's about the flat tappet cam lubrication issues.
What's the most worn out thing in any Healey engine? Cam & camfollowers. 
Always. Always has been. 
Me? Penrite HPR40 or HPR50.  
Look at the ZDDP numbers. 
https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=1&id_products=5
No affiliation, no financial interest. 
No oil wars, just look at the ZDDP numbers. 
And the Denis Welch gun drilled camshafts with oil holes in each lobe also help immensely. 
But if you have a factory solid camshaft, then you need to look at ZDDP numbers first. Works for me. 
"DOUBLE LAYER of engine wear protection with FULL ZINC (approx. 1500 ppm)"
Your cam life may vary...
Best
Chris
www.myaustinhealey.com 


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> On 9 May 2016, at 10:11 PM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Simon, 
> The problem is the ZDDP content which is either missing or too low to protect solid lifters.
> Read this..http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=49
> 
> Michael S
> 
>> On May 9, 2016 12:21 AM, "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk> wrote:
>> I hate to start another oil war, but:
>> Recalling that one of the Healeys said that the quality of the oil was less
>> important than the frequency of the oil changes - ie change yr oil often - I
>> get my 20 -50 from a farm depot. In bulk. Costs very little ie the drum
>> doesn't have a picture of a Classic Car on it. It's good stuff....most
>> decent size tractors are worth more than our cars and they wouldn't put any
>> old stuff in their engines! I've been running on Mole Valley Farmers' 20-50
>> for the last +/-15 yrs. Oil and filter at least every 3,000 miles.
>> Simon
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
>> Spidell
>> Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 18:02
>> To: Healeys
>> Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR-1 20W-50 ...
>> 
>> ... appears to be no longer available in California.  Amazon has it, but
>> won't ship to either my address or my parents', and my favorite local parts
>> house said they 'yanked it off the shelves' at all their warehouses.
>> 
>> Best (only?) alternative is Joe Gibbs Racing 15W-50, at $10+/qt. Ouch.
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>> 
>> 
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