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> Over-filling Oil, for track use
yarin
post May 9 2005, 10:46 AM
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I checked the level in my '72 track car and noticed the level is about an inch over full. The car has a tuna can on it already. Is overfilling an acceptable solution to oiling problems on these motors? If so how high over max is too high?

Also... i'm pretty sure the oil smells like gas. This is my first carbed car... can this happen when the engine floods? Or does it mean the rings are bad?

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Dave_Darling
post May 10 2005, 06:40 PM
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OEM spec for >32F is straight 30-weight. I don't think multi-weights were very good back when our motors were first built, so there is no multi-grade spec.

I run 20W50, myself. Quite a few other folks in my area do as well.

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