[Amc-list] ZDDP Mobil Oil List

[Nick ALFANO <71amx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gary,
 
If they broke it in with the Joe Gibbs break in lube, that is good stuff and what I use (I am a Joe Gibbs racing oil dealer).  I have worked with AMSOIL to get pure zinc/phosphorus mixture but it was taking too long.  Joe GIbbs oil has the highest zinc content available in an oil.  The oil is a little more expensive than others (only a couple dollars/ quart than other top brands), but you get your moneys worth in the formulation.  I would drain the break in oil out as it is not the best for long term storage after it has been run (strictly a break in oil).  If your engine is going to sit for a while, I would get some of the Hotrod oil, heat it to around 180 degrees and circulate that with an oil primer throughout the engine turning the crank over a couple times in the process.  I would also take some of it and squirt it into the cylinders and on the valve train parts.  The additive in the Hotrod oil is the same stuff the military uses for equipment that
 sits for long periods of time to keep them from the internals rusting.  The heat will help bond the additives in the oil to the surface metal of the engine and parts.  Another thing I would do, depending on how long you will let it sit, is back off the rockers on the valves so that all valves are in the closed position.  This will reduce the fatigue on the valve springs that would otherwise be in the open position for an extended period time.  This is also a good idea when you put your car away for the winter if you are not going to start it periodically and it will have the valve train last a long time.
 
Nick
 
Alfano Performance
4849-76 st.
Kenosha, WI. 53142
262-308-1302
262-942-8271 after 6pm central and weekends 
 
 
Message: 6
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:57:25 -0600
From: "Garry Nordstrom" <gasnordstrom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] ZDDP Mobil Oil List
To: "AMC/Rambler owners, drivers and fans." <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Nick:  I have concerns about my 343, I have dynoes it, but has not been run 
since, on stand, what would you recommend for storage of engine till 
installed in 79 AMX, pulled 408 HP, dynoed by Line Bro in Wright MINN, Jason 
Line ranks 2nd in NHRA, funny cars, does Joe Gibbs Motors, so lot sharper 
than me, also what oil is it and my 360 is on it's way back from machinist, 
30 over, RV cam Edelbrook intake and 650.
Garry In Duluth
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