everyhumanvovo
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- May 4, 2009
Curious, as I have a B20 swapped into my '64 122 and someone just informed they like SAE30 which I guess means natural straight 30 weight in these trusty red blocks. Only thing I recall or have read about Irv Gordon and oil is that he always used the same brand or weight of oil and thought it was important.
Recall from somewhere Irv may have had his engine rebuilt twice which I guess means same block and head, but other parts could be changed. Have never been clear on this.
Personally, have used Castrol 10w30 with a quart of Lucas oil treatment. Recently, decided to try Castrol high mileage semi-synthetic with a quart of Lucas. Seems to vibrate more. Like the natural Castrol oil better, thicker I think regardless of weight.
Reason have looked for other supposedly longer lasting oils, whether correct or not, is it seems natural mineral oil seems to become darker sooner which I assumed with my lead foot meant it was breaking down.
Was also going to try the LiquiMoly 10w40 MoS2 semi-synthetic in my 1987 B23. Saw very good reviews of this oil at FCP. Any suggestions much appreciated for these two red blocks!
Recall from somewhere Irv may have had his engine rebuilt twice which I guess means same block and head, but other parts could be changed. Have never been clear on this.
Personally, have used Castrol 10w30 with a quart of Lucas oil treatment. Recently, decided to try Castrol high mileage semi-synthetic with a quart of Lucas. Seems to vibrate more. Like the natural Castrol oil better, thicker I think regardless of weight.
Reason have looked for other supposedly longer lasting oils, whether correct or not, is it seems natural mineral oil seems to become darker sooner which I assumed with my lead foot meant it was breaking down.
Was also going to try the LiquiMoly 10w40 MoS2 semi-synthetic in my 1987 B23. Saw very good reviews of this oil at FCP. Any suggestions much appreciated for these two red blocks!
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