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

[David Rotigel]

Wal Mart, any auto supply store, K-mart etc.
	Dave

On Aug 10, 2010, at 9:44 AM, Richard Strobel wrote:
>   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
>
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