As I quite often drive behind David's J2 in my PB, I can testify to the
delightful aroma of Castrol R. It really is quite addictive! I'll be
following him next week on our Triple-M Weekend in Sherborne, Dorset to
get another 'fix'! However, I will need to push the PB hard as, by then
David will have a supercharger (currently being fitted by Barry Foster).
JOHN JAMES
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From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of David Stansbie
Sent: 27 June 2003 08:42
To: Cnowlan@aol.com
Cc: mg-mmm@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Castrol R Oil Quandry
Ive got an integral garage in the house and
run a J2 on Castrol R. There is no 'cold
engine' smell to speak of. When the J2
suddenly lost all oil pressure due to an
air leak at Prescott last year I ran the J
for a considerable way before I noticed it. I
suspect that without Castrol R I would have
run the bearings but the engine (rebuilt by
Bob Jones) is fine.
And you are surrounded by
that wonderful aroma as you drive along.On
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:50:10 -0400
Cnowlan@aol.com wrote:
> Guys,
>
> My L2 engine is flying home from Bob Jones's shop this week but I
seem to have a perdicament re oils and need some collective wisdom. The
engine which has been built with all the bells & whistles...1408cc,
Marshall IZ87 supercharger etc has been assembled using R40 as an
assembly lube as the Jones duo assummed I would be running Castrol R40.
Most of us Yanks know that Castor based oil is not readilly availiable
in the US, is very expensive and totally noncompatible with petroleum
based oils. Moss was stocking it but discontinued it out of fear that
some Spidwad owner would load up his $300 heap with $10.00/qt oil and
then sue Moss for a new engine!
> Abingdon Spares stocks it but it can't be shipped by air.
> The Brits seems to really swear by this stuff but the Yanks seem to
think it's a real waste of time, effort and $$. Is Castrol R really all
that great??
> I love the smell but my garage is attatched to the house and the
door to the garage is usually open. My wife is really good about
putting up with normal garage odors but this could get to be a bit much.
Does anyone have any experience with the "odor factor" of a Castrol
filled cold engine?
> If I start out using petroleum based oils, do I really need to
flush out the little bit of Castor based oil first? (the engine has not
yet been run) Could I get buy with doing a second oil & filter change
after a few minutes running?
> I do plan to do some vintage racing but also lots of touring and
weekend driving. The engine is should certainly be super strong but the
chassis, brakes(and driver) are the weak link to maximum performance.
I've heard that the old Castor oils did'nt have any additives to keep
things clean but that the new formulations are better. Any comments?
> Considering the considerable expense of this engine rebuild,I'm not
about to start skimping on the cost of oil but really want to do the
most sensible thing. I would be most grateful for any advice based on
real knowledge and experience as there is already enough misinformation
based on second hand knowledge to fill a book! Any good advice on a
choice of Petroleum based oil?
> P.S. Looks like we will actually see 21 MMM cars at the Queen Mary
July 21-25. I'm determined to have the L2 up & running!
>
> Cheers,
> Chris Nowlan
>
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