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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: philo_beddoe on August 12, 2016, 01:09:11 pm

Title: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 12, 2016, 01:09:11 pm: When Vile Z. installed my new crate 350 , i was just messin around and threw the ZDDP question out to "Ask Ray" in the tech section of Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine. I was reading the response today and totally forgot i sent in the question. Then it hit me about half way through. Weird, anyway, i dont know what "metallurgy" means and i dont know my valve spring pressure. I'm assuming around 70-80 pounds. I even mentioned Vile (without naming names of course). Oh, and i no longer use the STP.

And where can i find rocket motor oil?Lol
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Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: VileZambonie on August 12, 2016, 04:55:46 pm: lol It's essentially the whole science around metals, of course in can be used in different context. He's referring to the hardness of the cam. Your engine is stock, you do not have extreme pressures to worry about.
Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 12, 2016, 06:10:19 pm: Ok, i'm good then. Thanks.

Weird though, they must get a million questions, cant believe mine got in there.
Title: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: roundhouse on August 12, 2016, 09:35:49 pm: Awesome that they printed your question But that's a pretty vague answer
Every old Chevy 350 I've ever seen had a wiped cam lobe

Ive heard that when they Fedgov outlawed zinc that the Diesel engine oils still had it
So that's what I run in my old vehicles what don't have roller cams

But if whoever owned it before you ran oil with no zinc , then he can is going to be damaged most likely

I love HMN
I remember my dad getting them when they were readers digest size

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Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 13, 2016, 06:30:56 pm: Right, he didnt exactly answer my question. That if i'd be fine with what i'm doing. Although i know i am cuz Zambonie told me so. Anyway, ya HMN is pretty cool, normally i dont have time to read magazines, but i got a deal, $12 for a year-12 issues.

This months feature car is my favorite, 64 Impala SS!
Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: thefarmboy21 on August 15, 2016, 08:22:52 am: I've got a "Rocket Oil" can, just like that!
Title: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 15, 2016, 10:45:02 am: Quote from: thefarmboy21 on August 15, 2016, 08:22:52 am
I've got a "Rocket Oil" can, just like that!

Collectable! Keep it, could be worth $$

There is a market for old oil cans and gas station stuff.
Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: thefarmboy21 on August 15, 2016, 12:23:29 pm: Oh I know, I pick up any I can get cheap. I love em....gonna decorate my sons room like an old service station.
Title: Re: HMM magazine answered my question
Post by: philo_beddoe on August 15, 2016, 10:39:45 pm: Yeah, some shops are done up like that, i think its awesome looking, back in time. Nice way to decorate a garage or man cave.