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

[Richard Strobel]

Be cool to see the 16 on a prony brake and see the results.

Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Kirkes" <jd.kirkes at verizon.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:33 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Non-detergent Oil--The Rest Of The Story


> About ten years ago the list nearly went to war about 
> weather non detergent or detergent oil should be used in 
> old engines.  Some holding that the engines were designed 
> for use with non detergent oil, others stating that it was 
> foolish to use old fashioned oil and engine life would be 
> prolonged with detergent oil.  I see that opinions have not 
> changed much.
> 
> Jim
> 
> Jim and Diane Kirkes
> jd.kirkes at verizon.net
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Elden" <edurand at mchsi.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 5:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] Non-detergent Oil--The Rest Of The Story
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
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