Hello Friends,
I'm sure oil threads cause as much hate-n-discontent here as on any other
List, so I write with a degree of trepidation. Actually, I seek only your
opinion, not science. Please share yours.
As I ponder the reassembly if my '53 TD2, I am considering fluids. For the
rack, gearbox and diff, I believe the consensus is #90 hypoid oil. I've
always found that an interesting way to say "oil with a very high film tear
strength suitable for hypoid gear mating." Redline is probably my
brand-of-choice but I'm open to suggestion.
Engine oil is another matter all together. Since this will be a full
rebuild with new bearings and new rings in freshly honed cylinders, I need
an oil that will lubricate properly and promote bedding-in.
I live in a climate where the temperature extremes are 50F-90F, for any day
when the car might be used. And I believe the workshop manual recommends
straight 30-weight oil. For this temperature range, that sounds about
right. In later M.G.s I've always used Castrol GTX (20w50).
For the break-in / bedding-in period, would you use straight #30 mineral
oil? Detergent or non-detergent?And after the break-in period, the same
specification (fresh) oil?
Sharing your opinions and experiences would be appreciated. Thank you.
-rick
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