Marvel Mystery Oil

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jeremyje, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. jeremyje

    TeGGeR® Guest

    Oops. This is for the smaller 3K engine. the 2T clearances were:
    ..0013"-.0022", only slightly bigger max than the '02 RSX.
     
    TeGGeR®, Jan 30, 2006
    #21

  2. Informative post TeGGer... As a hobbyist who plays with old
    Studebakers, I know that all of the factory tolerances were to four
    decimal points. That said, the engines did not have the long lived
    characteristics of today's designs probably from the standpoint of
    lubricants. Certainly, the materials (used by Studebaker) were up to
    snuff to modern variety and included virtually no plastic. OTOH, some
    of the seals don't approach the reliability of modern design but a plus
    is that many components when rebuilt include modern seals.

    One other consideration is that earlier American engines never had to
    endure the revs that modern Japanese engines thrive on. RPM's topped
    out at about 5K unless the engines were modified.

    Oh, I do own a Honda, a 1983 Civic FE project that is getting close to
    bearing fruit in the form of gas savings...

    JT
     
    Grumpy AuContraire, Jan 31, 2006
    #22
  3. jeremyje

    jeremyje Guest

    Why does Honda now use 5W-20 oil? It's so obscure and it's difficult to
    find it in stores. Is it recommended that I switch to Mobil 1 or just
    stick with Honda Oil? What are the differences?
     
    jeremyje, Feb 4, 2006
    #23
  4. jeremyje

    Dillon Pyron Guest

    What's the value? I used to use STP, but that was back in the 70s and
    early 80s. I also used 104 octane unleaded for a while. But that's
    because I also believed in voodoo and my ability to cut .000 lights.
    Well, at least I could do .050 lights and one of my horrible profs
    died just before finals.

    (I can still do better than .095 on a regular basis, but I don't cut
    chickes any more.)
    --

    - dillon I am not invalid

    "You idiots, it's rape, pillage,THEN BURN!!!"
    --- chief of the Aggie Vikings
     
    Dillon Pyron, May 24, 2011
    #24
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