Yeah, those old 318's were great.I've got two laying in the floor of the
shop.A '74 with 312,000 on it,it was still running when I pulled it.A 1970
that I put in its place when the original '74 motor got tired,it has 302,000
on it,running very well when pulled.The truck now has a '90 model 318 tbi
engine with 130,000 on it.I've seen some HIGH mileage chrysler/dodge
318/360/440 engines that ran extremely well.The '70 model motor was running
so strong when I pulled it that I really didn't want to.I love those old
trucks and the engines!Will
>From: "Bruce Bridges" <bbridges@flometrics.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: Re: DML: Dura Lube Hype (Real long but recommended reading)
>Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 09:42:46 +0300
>
>325 K on my 72 barracudas 318... only the finest grade RECYCLED 30 weight
>(straight up no multi visc) was used for its entire life... Engine was
>rebuilt/fully built after it burned a couple valves going up the grade out
>of Yuma.... With the A/C on and the temp a bit high outside (112 F)... The
>bearings looked worn but useable (for a street only unit). All of the
>rubber was toast (like valve seals). The pistons were loose, but there was
>almost no taper or ridge! go figure.
>Love those older engine "loose" tolerances from the factory! Disclaimer:
>Dont try this with your Magnum motor!
>Bruce
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <bernd@texas.net>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 2:03 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: Dura Lube Hype (Real long but recommended reading)
>
>
> >
> > Psst...185K on my Javelin and NO SYNTHETIC was ever used (Castrol
>10w40).
> > (Rebuilt only due to a broken valve.)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > > If u want to make your engine last longer,in my opinion(and others
>too)stick
> > > with Mobil 1 synthetic...
> > >
> > > I had 87,000 miles use in my 1994 Caravan,with no engine problem.
> > > Opened the oil filler cap,it was so clean,u could eat off of it..
> > > (No Kidding)
> > >
> > > STAY AWAY FROM ALL THAT STUFF...EVEN THE NEW STUFF..."Z-MAX"
> >
> >
>
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