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1. [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 09:18:20 -0500; I have about 13 K on my 235 that was rebuilt with all new parts, bored with new pistons, cast rings and bearings as well as cam, cam gears, etc... I've noticed since I took it out of storage after a; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00136.html (7,859 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: ADvent@thuntek.net; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 08:02:41 -0700; Grant, syn oils are so slippery that it can work past areas that otherwise would not occur with regular oils. Syn oils will leak out sooner than regular oils too. Try a using all regular oil before y; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00137.html (8,736 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Steve <m_toolman@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:57:24 -0800 (PST); Back in about 1980 (Gee has it been that long?) I was finishing up the engine rebuild on my 63 Vette. I contacted Mobil and talked to some of their technical people. Their recommendation was to use; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00140.html (9,151 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 13:39:35 -0500; Thanks to all on the tips for syn oils. I should of mentioned I used regular 10-30 for the until the first oil change, can't remember mileage but I'm guessing 500 miles. The smoking was not noticeabl; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00141.html (9,579 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: ADvent@thuntek.net; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 17:13:48 -0700; I would avoid 10w40. 10W40 is actually a 10 weight oil with vicosity improvers and winterized. The improvers and the higher ash content will clog up your rings according to General Motors. It will vo; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00143.html (10,069 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:15:59 -0800; The rebuilder on my old Buick told me that they always make the pistons and rings fit a little looser than stock because the replacement pistons have a tendency to expand a little more, and of course; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00144.html (8,069 bytes)
7. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Don Hartman <dhartman@sunvalley.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 17:32:35 -0700; Hi Grant- I noticed you claim to have used cast rings... how about the rest of the valvetrain components? have you used any special hardened alloys for valve seats or other? If you had used chrome or; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00145.html (8,162 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:48:03 -0600; I was always told that plain old SAE 30W was what you used for these inline 6's. Thats what I put in the 49. -- Original Message -- From: <ADvent@thuntek.net> To: "Steve" <m_toolman@yahoo.com> Cc: "G; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00146.html (10,979 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Passnb4U@aol.com; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:01:57 EST; Grant, I'd suggest a wet and dry compression test, then post the numbers. Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00148.html (8,970 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: ADvent@thuntek.net; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 20:03:26 -0700; Thats a new one on me. This engine building technique would not be legal in Calif. It wouldn't pass smog. I don't think I would want them building anything for me. Smoke? Who wants an engine that smo; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00151.html (8,585 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 22:44:18 -0500; Sounds like possibly a improper honing for the rings used is preventing the rings from seating. Iron rings or chrome will seat quickly but wear out sooner, and require a relatively rough hone patter; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00153.html (10,127 bytes)
12. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 21:22:25 -0800; Well, it doesn't create a lot of smoke. In fact, it's just a bit looser than stock, so there isn't any noticeable smoke, except when it's been sitting for a couple of weeks. It is in California, by t; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00167.html (7,963 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 12:13:37 -0500; Thanks again for the suggestions. I changed to 10-30 oil yesterday and have driven about 75 miles, still smokin'. I notice no smoke out the tailpipe and never noticed any smoke the first 12K. It won'; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00177.html (9,001 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1): Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 20:12:28 -0600; I have first hand experience with "expansion factors". A factory built '96 SS Camaro uses a cast iron block and cast/high silicon content aluminum pistons. These two have vary different thermal expan; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00201.html (9,627 bytes)

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