[TR] Regarding oil . . .

[Jim Bauder]

Don,

Check out this web site:

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/index.html

It explains the whys and wherefores very well and suggests solutions!

Jim
Jim Bauder
480-309-9525
'68 TR250 CD47L
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.triumphowners.com/647 

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From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of don at napanet.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 11:34 AM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Regarding oil . . .

On the subject of oil, does anyone know anything about the removal of zinc from
modern motor oil?  It's being done to protect catalytic converters.  There's an
additive product that is supposed to compensate for this.  Supposedly, the zinc
in the oil protects flat tappets (as old British cars have).  Or you can use a
premium diesel grade motor oil which still has the zinc in it.

http://www.zddplus.com/

Don Scott
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1962 TR4 (seeking)
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