1967 Triumph TR4

[hounddog]

Vet I use has a 1967 Tr4.Had engine rebuilt never drove and put in dry storage for 5 years.Anyhow just got MORE work done and auto is back on the streets.What WEIGHT OIL does this car need.He has no clue.Runs great,smokes some and holds 7qts?

 

[k1xv]

15w-40 HDEO

 

[Johnny]

Fond memories indeed. A good 20W50 is what was recommended in 67 and that's what I used in mine.

 

[Whimsey]

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Originally posted by Johnny:
Fond memories indeed. A good 20W50 is what was recommended in 67 and that's what I used in mine.

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Very fond memories of my misspent youth

. I briefly had a 1964 TR3 that doubled as a mosquito fogger in the summer

. I used 20W-50 and even straight 50 in the summer to try to slow the oil burning. I had to give it up for something more reliable and less "smokey".

Whimsey

 

[m2200b]

I'd start with 15-40 delo for the moly.
You can work your way thicker. For cheaper but nice moly - 10-40 Chevron Supreme or a mix with 20-50 Chevron Supreme. Or the same mix with a good sale SM like Pennzoil, Castrol, Havoline.
All the engish stuff had 20-50 listed but I don't think you need it other than for smoke.

What's in there now?

How did you clean up the old gas in the carbs?

 

[hounddog]

Don't know what oil is in it now.Old gas in carbs was repaired with NEW Webers.

 

[Ron]

Hi,My first ride in '66 was a '64 TR-4.As I recall(or don't)I put straight 30wt or 10w40 or whatever Castrol was available.The old 4 banger was an english tractor motor, me thinks? What a blast racing my friend in his '57 Chevy at over 100mph.I won with one hand on the wheel. He was all but out of control on that day.What memories!!
Ron