[TR] Interesting Cam Condition

[Frank Fisher]

iv been using Valvoline "racing" oil, right off the shelf of my local
autozone.
it is formulated the old way and specifically says its good for flat
tappets and has ZDDP.
it is 50 weight, but as i live in California's desert
heat and the motor gets hot real quick, iv had no problems with the viscosity.
Frank

From: TeriAnn J. Wakeman <tjwakeman at gmail.com>
To:
triumphs at autox.team.net 
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 6:20 AM
Subject: Re: [TR]
Interesting Cam Condition

On 5/14/12 5:12 AM, Peter Arakelian wrote:
> There
is a ZDDP assembly paste available, too...
> Also, the pitting is a clear sign
of breakdown as the matrix that is formed in
> hardening breaks down from lack
of ZDDP.
> 
Pitting.  That is why the cams and lifters were replaced in both
of my cars year before last.  I discovered high quality name brand oil is only
good for roller cams. Since then I always read the label and don't buy it
unless it mentions that it is formulated to protect flat lifter cams.  Now I'm
getting name brand oil stating "not legal for street use"  which means I have
to stay after those leaks to keep oil off the street.;)

And I have picked up
oils who's brands I hardly recognize if at all that are clearly more expensive
than normal name brand stuff just because it says it has ZDDP added for flat
tappet engines.

My pocket book does not want to take the hit of replacing
cams, lifters, + timing chain, gears & tensioner (because they wear & this is
the best time to replace them) on two cars at the same time for a long time.
Teriann

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