I think Lenco has been very helpful along the way and I've made it clear to
them that this Bonneville and the unit is in a big heavy truck. As for
lubrication, the recommended stuff is ATF. They recommend 3/4 qt for each
stage and 1/2 qt for the reverser. I can tell you that is not enough. For WF
this year, we put about 7 qts in which is about 3/4 full. A vent line was
added from the first stage into a catch can. Looked like it puked about a qt
during a pass. Also, this sprag is hurt, but not destroyed as in previous
years when we ran the recommended volume, so lubrication does seem to be the
problem/solution.
In my last conversation with Lenco, they suggested maybe using 30W
non-synthetic motor oil, but it seemed like that was pretty much a guess. An
old drag racer suggested using motorcycle primary oil.
Which ZDDP additive would you recommend?
Jim Webb
Chock Full o' Nuts
AA/PP A/PP B/PP C/PP D/PP ?/FL
-----Original Message-----
From: land-speed-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:land-speed-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bryan Savage
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:29 AM
To: List Land Speed
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Lenco Question
When you talk to Lenco, ask if a ZDDP additive would help.
Also, make sure they understand that you are running at Bonneville.
Bonneville has totally
different requirements than 1/4 mile.
I've spent a lot of time on the salt picking the best drag racing parts
money can buy.
Good luck,
Bryan
speedtimer@beyondbb.com wrote:
> What does Lenco say, just wondering.
> Glen
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