Re: Basic maintenance 101

[Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@wildblue.net>]

That brings back memories John.

The owners manual for the 1966 Ford Indy motor called for Rotunda 20W-40 
oil
and oil @ 180, coolant @ 160 prior to starting. Specifying a multi grade 
oil for racing
back then was almost sacrilegious.

Does it need 0W-30 oil like modern NASCAR motors?

Bryan


John Staiger wrote:
> Ed,
> 
> OK - here's the deal.  The IRL engine I am running absolutely needs    
> preheating as the main bearings only have a thou clearance cold.