W. Ray Gibbons writes >
> Since I don't understand transmissions, far less synchros, I cannot argue
> with much effect. But don't synchros operate by friction? It is hard to
> imagine a coating that would survive 100,000 miles of wear, but yet could be
> removed by the detergent in oil. But hey, british engineering...
Indeed.
> P.S. What's a good source of non-detergent motor oil?
I got it right at the corner Superamerica station. Had a label making a
big deal about being "Detergent-FREE". It was straight 30w motor oil.
Cost about he same as the regular stuff.
phile@stpaul.gov
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