Re: Project... Tinker !!!
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Originally Posted by steelhorse
many engine builders have complained of this problem in recent years.The best reasoning that has been put out there is that all oils have been reformulated to meet todays roller cam motors.Many of the additives that use to be in motor oils have been remove to make the EPA happy.I think zinc is one of the main items removed.Flat tappet cams have higher stress points than roller cams witch is cousing the problem.The best "fix"that I have seen is using Rotella "diesel"oil it still has all of the additives of the older oils.You can buy it in most of the conventional weights IE 15w40 ect.
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I agree !!!
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