New guy here.
Caring for the antique and classic combustion engine in modern times poses a different set, as well as some of the same questions for the modern consumer/caretaker.
Marvel Mystery Oil, a mythological substance, no real science. Detergent multiweight vs. non-detergent SAE. Zinc and phosphorus additives...ethanol blended gasoline melting seals and gaskets. Engines with poor filtration and crankcase ventilation. Some great science, knowledge and experience on the site would like to initiate a debate and/or directions to good threads on the forum. Thanks.
As my name suggests, I am the proud owner of a 1951 Ford Custom with the 239 cid L-Head "Flathead", flat-tappet V-8 with 37,000 original miles. Given to me by my father on his deathbed,I am doing what I can to honor his wishes with the car.
The engine is clean, runs very well, and I will continue his mild modifications on the V8. I have designed an PCV system drawing filtered fresh air through the valve chest, into the crankcase and evacuated into both plenums of an Offenhauser regular dual intake manifold with an appropriately sized PCV. This will help a notorious issue of oil contamination from inadequate crankcase breathing. There is much to do. Full pressure filtration and ethanol-proof seals are on the horizon but...
The ultimate question.What modern products are best...with reasonable science to lubricate, clean and protect the old girl. Techron, zinc/phosphorus additives, multi-weight detergent oils or straight non-d...and even the Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO)question.
Caring for the antique and classic combustion engine in modern times poses a different set, as well as some of the same questions for the modern consumer/caretaker.
Marvel Mystery Oil, a mythological substance, no real science. Detergent multiweight vs. non-detergent SAE. Zinc and phosphorus additives...ethanol blended gasoline melting seals and gaskets. Engines with poor filtration and crankcase ventilation. Some great science, knowledge and experience on the site would like to initiate a debate and/or directions to good threads on the forum. Thanks.
As my name suggests, I am the proud owner of a 1951 Ford Custom with the 239 cid L-Head "Flathead", flat-tappet V-8 with 37,000 original miles. Given to me by my father on his deathbed,I am doing what I can to honor his wishes with the car.
The engine is clean, runs very well, and I will continue his mild modifications on the V8. I have designed an PCV system drawing filtered fresh air through the valve chest, into the crankcase and evacuated into both plenums of an Offenhauser regular dual intake manifold with an appropriately sized PCV. This will help a notorious issue of oil contamination from inadequate crankcase breathing. There is much to do. Full pressure filtration and ethanol-proof seals are on the horizon but...
The ultimate question.What modern products are best...with reasonable science to lubricate, clean and protect the old girl. Techron, zinc/phosphorus additives, multi-weight detergent oils or straight non-d...and even the Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO)question.
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