[TR] Engine oil

[Jim Henningsen]

Thanks so much.  I have a batch on order!  Jim Henningsen

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> On Jun 24, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com> wrote:
> 
> That's what I use in my TR-4 race car too (Valvoline VR-1 20w50 Synthetic).  It has a lumpier cam than a normal street car would and has been fine on the cam.  That's where the zddp is needed.
> 
> Regards, Tony
> 
> At 12:06 PM 6/24/2017, dave wrote:
>> This is what I always use:
>> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006NT8504/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
>> ?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>> 
>> Qualifies for free shipping.  Has zddp
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
>> wbeech at flash.net
>> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 11:53 PM
>> To: Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com>
>> Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [TR] Engine oil
>> 
>> I have always run VR-1 20-50 in my TR3s.  But, Brit car mechanic I know has
>> always used Rotella 10-40 and swears by it.  Anyone else use this?
>> 
>> I bought a couple gallons of his recommended Rotella while I was having the
>> water problems with this aluminum head and have gone through multiple
>> changes.  Almost at the 200 mile mark where I will make the final change and
>> go back to VR-1.
>> 
>> Bill B
>> TS30800L
>> 
>> Sent from my Altair 8800
>> 
>> On Jun 23, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Brad Penn
>> Redline
>> Valvoline VR-1
>> 
>> - Tony
>> 
>> At 01:38 PM 6/23/2017, Jim Henningsen wrote:
>> > I know this topic has probably been beaten to death.  I just read an
>> article that the new SM grade oils have even less ZDDP.  I have been using
>> regular oil with a zddp additive but his article said the extra detergents
>> in the newest oils (last four years) wash that away internally so it is not
>> as effective.
>> >
>> > What's the list wisdom on the best motor oil for our classic flat tappet
>> engines?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Jim Henningsen
>> > 61 TR3A TS65657L
>> > 62 TR4 CT5212LO
>> > 64 Ford Galaxie 4 speed Tripower.
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPad
>> >
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