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Originally Posted by mattwithcats I suggest Shell Rotella T5 semi synthetic in 10W-30... https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/pro...eff1eb20/cs-ro-2019-t5-10w-30ssht-lr.pdf I like that, but is it also rated for gasoline engines? One thing I noticed about Rotella T, it keeps the insides of engines...

Originally Posted by ka9mnx You do not need .... ZDDP in that engine. You're probably right. But, it's also at least possible that you're wrong. If it's all the same to you, I'd like to use an oil containing zinc, even if I "know" it's not necessary. It won't hurt anything, other than maybe my...

Okay joined today because I've had about enough of reading about flat tappet cams and what engine oil is suitable. First thing, is I've an old Y-block Ford engine with solid lifters. It was overhauled some time ago and has excellent oil pressure and flow. Valve spring pressures are not radical...