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Re: Synthetic Lubricants

To: Jeff Snook <jsnook@wcnet.org>
Subject: Re: Synthetic Lubricants
From: Marc Robertson <marc@blackberry-ridge.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 15:06:43 -0600
A friend who an experienced race car preparer believes that the
anti-corrosion properties of Red Line Oil are not adequate -- he would
not leave it in the car for extended periods.  I have no personal
experience, I'm just the messenger.

Marc Robertson
marc@backberry-ridge.com

Jeff Snook wrote:
> 
> Dear Vintage Racers,
> 
> We are considering switching to synthetics in our Triumph TR3
> motors and have questions so I thought I would first access the
> information available through these two lists.  We have used
> standard petroleum based lubricants in the gear box and motor for
> many years without any noticeable problems.
> 
> 1.  What are the advantages of synthetic oils and why does it
> appear everyone is using them in their race cars?
> 
> 2.  Does synthetic motor oil require a different, "run in"
> procedure on a fresh motor?
> 
> 3.  Are synthetics compatible with standard oils or do you have
> to do some exotic flushing procedures before switching?
> 
> 4.  Any problems running synthetic gear oil in an overdrive
> transmission?
> 
> 5.  Does anyone know some technical people at any of the
> manufacturers, i.e. Red Line, etc.?
> 
> Anxiously awaiting your replies.
> 
> Jeff Snook
> Battle of Britain Racing
> Bowling Green, Ohio

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