[AT] oil pressure

[Ralph Goff]

Richard, thats interesting about the old Lincoln. And it sounds like the stp
certainly did no harm and may have extended the life of the engine. I think
I will try and get some to put in this tractor.

Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Fink Sr <nancydick at pennswoods.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] oil pressure


> Ralph i read about all the STP replys and will tell you one from
experience.
> I worked in a small auto repair shop we had a customer come in with a
> Lincoln car that had a knock. [ about 1966]We said we thought it was
> a rod bearing. He said he had to make a trip to Chicago would it make
> it. Very doubtful. He said drain the oil put back in equal amounts of
> STP and motor oil did so. He made the trip then brought it in for
> repairs. When we disassembled that engine we could NOT get the Stp
> film off of internal parts. Not gas.parts cleaner.steam wash. We had
> the crank turned and done a general rebuild it run about another 10
> years. So it does put a protective coating on the parts that lasts.
> As for the old tractor as was mention the clearances are way
> different now than newer equipment. My old cat that i am working on
> now has a clearance on the rod bearings of 8 to 12 thousands can
> almost put in a rod bearing from one of the newer cars in that.
> just  MHO  I have NEVER has a auto that i did not use it in motor and
> stick tranny.
> R Fink