17-10-2017, 06:49 AM
(17-10-2017, 01:20 AM)Erich Wrote: This was, as I recall, discussed at length(ad nauseam) on the old site, but I can't seem to get back to that thread. I know that many are running straight 30w. The question is, detergent or non detergent? The engine was built by Pigsty and it has been run on Halfords Classic 20/50 until now. The car will be coming to the US, and finding a non detergent oil will be an issue. It is splash fed with a spin on filter mod. The Chevron Delo 400 has phosphorus and zinc in low percentages. I had thought about running that in the gearbox also, but understand that phosphorus and detergents are bad in the gearbox. The phosphorus, I understand, will wear any bronze bushings.
Erich
Hi Erich.
As you say, ad nauseam!
I've run my Sevens for years on Morris's Golden Film Classic SAE 30 http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk/...r-oil.html , which I buy 25 litres at a time. Why not arrange to have a drum of this shipped with the car - it should keep you going for quite some time!