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01-27-2023, 03:13 PM

Bruce Meyer Bruce Meyer is offline

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenth

160°F is 71°C.
Hope you´re not running 20w50 engine oil.

Reading this paper may be an eyeopener:
https://www.widman.biz/uploads/Corvair_oil.pdf

FWIW

I base my actions on years of real world experiences. Not some eggheads paper. The article does not consider bearing clearances. My machinists sets my motors up to the loose side of the specs so these large journal crankshafts will live. I use 20w50 VR1 oil and 160 thermostats. Won a bunch of racing events and my motors seem to like it. I will stick with what works for me.

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