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04-07-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by carpetride

I would disassemble the tranny and clean each part, reassemble and then add the new oil.

just to be sure

And don't forget to clean the lines to and from the oil cooler along with the oil cooler especially, probably should do this at each oil change.

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04-07-2010, 08:10 PM

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04-08-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cadman311

I would like to see to do Wash DC driving with that oil very long. Hey come to rolling thunder and tell us how your oil is after that ride.

Why? I've already been through a bad traffic jam where I overheated IMO, idling and chugging along in 1st for about 45 minutes - idle pressure went to 0 and I pulled off, but the bike ran fine. Do you think there is no Amsoil 20/50 in those parades? Think again.
And my oil looked fine, actually clean after that run. (640 miles)

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04-08-2010, 04:05 PM

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Naw,, just drain she good, fill and go..

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04-08-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lh4x4

There was a shade tree mechanic way of changing to the new oil by draining the non detergent oil, fill the crankcase with kerosene and let it idle for a hour or until the temp gauge/light came on. Drain and put the good stuff in.

I did that to a 57 Plymouth 9 passenger station wagon and it worked.

I have done it on a late model truck with sticky lifters. I ran it for about 15 minutes though, I was scared of a detonation and an explosion. I saw a big block 396 blow both valve covers clear off one time. Not a pretty sight, but there was no long term damage.

Anyone remember the old technique of SWELLING PISTONS by pouring ice cold water through the carb on a V8? I never believed it, but they did run better because the carbon all turned loose, IMO.

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04-08-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by carpetride

I would disassemble the tranny and clean each part, reassemble and then add the new oil.

just to be sure

Your killing me...lol...and have the parts magnafluxed to check for stress cracks too......

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04-08-2010, 05:14 PM

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04-08-2010, 05:15 PM

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Ride more, worry less.

I use Amsoil 20w50 in all 3 holes, works perfect.

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04-08-2010, 05:16 PM

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Funny - I just put mobil 1 in my tranny and now it is EASY to get 1st. Before a bitch.

On mmy first change of engine oil to syn my mileage went up 10% I am sure !!

S C