[SEL] Non-detergent Oil--The Rest Of The Story

[Richard Strobel]

yea, pretty much parallels what Arnie said.  Guess I've never used 
non-detergent, wouldn't know where to find it if I wanted to. :-)

Thanks Elden
Rick



> Rick & Dave:
>
> Methink that in the days these engines were working for a living,
> they probably ran hotter and with leaner mixtures than now, when
> they are retired.
>
> Also, back then, I kinda think that they were torn down
> periodically to remove carbon and other clag left by the
> non-detergent oils of the time.
>
> Nowadays, running rich and cool and without the benefit of
> detergent additives, carbon is likely to build-up in ring
> grooves, causing ring binding.
>
> I could be wrong here (and probably am) but that's my opinion,
> worth exactly what you paid for it.    :-)
>
> Take care - Elden
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand