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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-05-2007, 15:20
Replies: 37
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Posted By hellosailor
Starfish- No, the original (AFAIK) split was...

Starfish-
No, the original (AFAIK) split was that the 289 block was sent to two assembly plants, Cleveland, or Windsor. The "Cleveland Injun" was the hot model, with mechanical lifters and a 4-bbl...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-05-2007, 18:52
Replies: 37
Views: 9,313
Posted By hellosailor
this must be the FORD section of the forum.<G> ...

this must be the FORD section of the forum.<G>
Had a '68 289 with the fancy hood but just the Windor (2bbl, hydraulic lifters) engine. One day I hear this beautiful throbbing V8 noise from...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-05-2007, 18:15
Replies: 37
Views: 9,313
Posted By hellosailor
Starfish- Unless you change the viscosity,...

Starfish-
Unless you change the viscosity, usually the idle speed goes UP when you change to synthetic oil, because there is less internal friction stealing power and slowing it down.

The...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-05-2007, 13:29
Replies: 37
Views: 9,313
Posted By hellosailor
Wheels, the only thing I don't like about Amsoil...

Wheels, the only thing I don't like about Amsoil is the continual "Psst, hey buddy, do you want to become a dealer?" line. I just don't like anything that pushes those kind of deals, even though I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-05-2007, 10:55
Replies: 37
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Posted By hellosailor
Starfish, a gray bottle could also be Mobil1....

Starfish, a gray bottle could also be Mobil1. Which is now sold in full synthetic and two partial synthetics, just to confuse the consumer.

The pros/cons of synthetic oils seem to break down...
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