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December 19, 2020, 12:48 PM
Mike Rietow
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Originally posted by Roger McGinnis:
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Originally posted by Mike Rietow: You want a consistent viscosity oil. Not a changing viscosity oil.
Common sense.
Multi viscosity is for start up. I'm hoping you're not pulling up to the line at 30°!
Common sense.
I can see that with an aluminum block.
If you ever assemble an engine with an aluminum block in play, put it in a oven. Like a auto paint baking oven, in order to calculate clearances warm. Works out killer!
December 19, 2020, 01:05 PM
BG7X77
Not sure yet some parts arrived this week more arriving next week. I will ask him when it's done.
BG
December 19, 2020, 01:16 PM
Mike Rietow
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Originally posted by BG7X77: Not sure yet some parts arrived this week more arriving next week. I will ask him when it's done.
Ask him kindly to write clearances down for ya. Oil is friction. Tighter clearances make less friction for sure.
I've tested the theory same crank, rods, pistons (rotating assembly), block and oil pump.
December 19, 2020, 02:51 PM
BG7X77
I will. He is a retired nascar engine program team employee I would probably bet he does anyway. Good dude I like him a lot.
BG
December 19, 2020, 03:03 PM
1320racer
and you're here asking about lifters, oil and welfare fuel
December 19, 2020, 03:51 PM
Mike Rietow
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Originally posted by BG7X77: I will. He is a retired nascar engine program team employee I would probably bet he does anyway. Good dude I like him a lot.
Sweet gotcha a good one to do it up. Keep me posted.