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RE: dirty heavy oil

To: <L1J1S@aol.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: dirty heavy oil
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:05:34 -0700
> to the list, just purchased this car and after going thru a routine checkup i
> noticed the oil probably wasn't changed for the last hundred years. i did
> change the oil and the filter, but i would like to know is there a
> way to get the
> engine clean again. what do you guys suggest?

If it has a rocker shaft, I'd pull the shaft and clean inside it.  Otherwise,
just use a quality high-detergent oil, and change it frequently (along with
changing the filter every time).  Unless the motor shows other signs of
distress, I'd stay away from any oil additives or flush agents.

Randall




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