This post is more for Terry or MolaKule, but what do you think would happen if you ran LC at this concentration level?
20% LC and 80% Oil
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Very high oil consumption until it burned off and some chemical leaching of Pb/Cu/Sn bearing materials, along with a significant drop in oil pressure. I also think you might have some additive drop out of solution.
I think you should try it in the Vette.
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I think you should try it in the Vette.
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Do it Wuss ( I mean that as respectfully as I can) , Pull an UOA and test Teds "doom and gloom" analysis capabilities...Love ya Teddy...
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Probably not the answer you were expecting eh? Bruce please pour me 20% more of that.. wine, Bro...
He... hheeee..hahhaaa...
Probably not the answer you were expecting eh? Bruce please pour me 20% more of that.. wine, Bro...
I am using a 10% ratio, that means 3oz every 1k miles and some here say that this is too much. I know of others here using the 10% ratios just fine. Reason why I did so is because when I upped it on my 105K pathfinder that has never been treated or auto-rxed from the 1oz to 3oz per 1k miles I noticed that the oil turned darker much faster. Some here said that elevated levels of LC could cause the wear numbers to spike, I personally don’t know as I am 7k into my 10k OCI, after which I will be taking a sample and posting it here for further analysis.
Back in the mid to late 1960's, Lone Star Steel Co. experimented with a "special oil" or additive called _____ Oil, to be used at 1 qt in a ~5 qt sump, or ~20%. Dad got a gallon or so from the company salvage yard. It had a *very* distinctive odor, and I never heard of it again(or smelled it!) after we used up that gallon in ~1969-70. That is, until about 3 yrs ago when I met Odis Beaver & he held some LC under my nose. The first words out of my mouth were,"______ Oil!"
(not sure if it's OK with Odis & company for me to post that name)
So, for what it's worth, when Terry tells you that a 20% dose of LC is nothing new, you can take that to the bank. It seems to have been the standard dose back in the 1950's & 1960's- and with those old motor oils, that was probably a very good thing!
So, for what it's worth, when Terry tells you that a 20% dose of LC is nothing new, you can take that to the bank. It seems to have been the standard dose back in the 1950's & 1960's- and with those old motor oils, that was probably a very good thing!
Cool...now for my hairbrain idea. Drum roll, please.I want to make some lowered viscosity GC. I'm guessing if I mix 20% LC and 80% GC, that should knock it down a couple cSt. Thing is, will the volatile parts of the LC evaporate too quickly to make this practical? Or should I scrap this idea and blend in some Synergyn® "Quad-0" or LTS 0000 Racing Engine Oil?
Thanks, lcd. I didn't want to post that without your blessing. It's just as well- I never saw it in print, & wasn't sure how to spell Esden! (Esdine? Ezdin? Estine??
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I also remember: one of the neighbors who had served in the Air Force said he recognized the smell as some type of special aircraft oil they used. Seems like he specifically mentioned helicopters. I think he'd been a tech Sgt. that supervised aircraft maintenance & repair crews. His time in service would have been about 8 yrs, approximately middle 1950's through early 1960's. Was Esden Oil ever sold to the military, or their contractors?
They say the sense of smell can be a powerful trigger for memories- my nose & recalled experiences say they're right!
I also remember: one of the neighbors who had served in the Air Force said he recognized the smell as some type of special aircraft oil they used. Seems like he specifically mentioned helicopters. I think he'd been a tech Sgt. that supervised aircraft maintenance & repair crews. His time in service would have been about 8 yrs, approximately middle 1950's through early 1960's. Was Esden Oil ever sold to the military, or their contractors?
They say the sense of smell can be a powerful trigger for memories- my nose & recalled experiences say they're right!
And we had LC as "Microlube" in tiny cans at the house in the late 1960's/early 1970's.
20% concentration of LC in 30w detergent such as Chevron Supreme 30w does a wonderful job of cleaning up and freeing up an old air cooled Briggs & Stratton
start with several ounces of LC down spark plug hole, spin over a few times by hand and let set overnight.
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have rejuvenated several air cooled engines using LC...compression and power restored...quiets engine...ends sticking valves
follow up with 5cc of FP per quart of gas
great cleaner/rejuvenator in 2 cycles especially chain saws that have set over winter...2 ounces in plug hole, turn over and let set overnight....
follow up with 5cc of FP per quart of 2 cycle gas
start with several ounces of LC down spark plug hole, spin over a few times by hand and let set overnight.
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have rejuvenated several air cooled engines using LC...compression and power restored...quiets engine...ends sticking valves
follow up with 5cc of FP per quart of gas
great cleaner/rejuvenator in 2 cycles especially chain saws that have set over winter...2 ounces in plug hole, turn over and let set overnight....
follow up with 5cc of FP per quart of 2 cycle gas
I have 3 cans of Micro Lube in my garage. My dad owned some shell stations until the 80's. I never knew what it would be good for so it's just sitting on the shelf.
Would this stuff still be good and how would I use it. I'm new to all this additive stuff?
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Its still good!!! Just add 1oz to every 5 gallons of gas.quote:
Originally posted by Soupy:
I have 3 cans of Micro Lube in my garage. My dad owned some shell stations until the 80's. I never knew what it would be good for so it's just sitting on the shelf.
Would this stuff still be good and how would I use it. I'm new to all this additive stuff?
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So I called my father and asked him about this Micro Lube he gave me a long time ago. He said that it was great stuff and what sold him on it was after he had a car sit for a very long time and the engine was locked up. He pulled all the plugs and shot some micro lube in and let it sit overnight and the next morning it fired right up. He said it ate through the rust and freed the rings.
He told me they use to add a can to every oil change and he also used it for penetrating oil. Now if I can just get him to let go of all his Snap-on tools and his set of Snap-on toolboxes I would be in great shape, but for now I will settle for this micro lube.
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He told me they use to add a can to every oil change and he also used it for penetrating oil. Now if I can just get him to let go of all his Snap-on tools and his set of Snap-on toolboxes I would be in great shape, but for now I will settle for this micro lube.
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Nice offer from LCD there. And how about posting some pictures of those cans of Microlube? I'd love to see that! Lube Control from the "old days"!
I will check my PM. I'm willing to take a picture but I'll have to send them to someone because I don't know how to post them.
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