02-09-2019, 09:23 AM
David,
I'm interested to hear you are using 10W40 in your engine as I plan to do the same with my 'next' engine. Logically it should be just the job though I have a big comfort zone to break out of having used 20W50 all my life. I'm less sure about 20W50 for the gearbox, it might be a bit heavy to find its way in where it's needed.
Regarding the oil strainer I'm with Ruairidh - save yourself the effort. I reckon it's only there to catch the bits of piston / crankcase when you blow something. On most engines I've seen the joint face is so wonky the oil simply flows around it!
I'm interested to hear you are using 10W40 in your engine as I plan to do the same with my 'next' engine. Logically it should be just the job though I have a big comfort zone to break out of having used 20W50 all my life. I'm less sure about 20W50 for the gearbox, it might be a bit heavy to find its way in where it's needed.
Regarding the oil strainer I'm with Ruairidh - save yourself the effort. I reckon it's only there to catch the bits of piston / crankcase when you blow something. On most engines I've seen the joint face is so wonky the oil simply flows around it!