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Jim--Thanks alot. The folks down at the station will appreciate the information. Best to you

I'm no so worried about lifter wear as the springs are not as heavy as on later engines and additives can correct any shortcomings. What I am really looking for is an equivalent SAE viscosity for Type A and Type B motor oils. Thanks.

I received the email below from a relative helping to restore an antique fire truck. Our fire department is restoring a 1923 Seagrave pumping engine. It is powered by a 6-cylinder, "T" head gas engine displacing 1720 c.i. We have found a copy of the lubrication manual from that era. It was...