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Date:         Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:05:59 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jhrodgers@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jhrodgers@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19  Main
              bearinginfo             was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
Comments: To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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Karl Wolz wrote:


> Bob,
>
> Great article.  Only problem is you never answered the original question
> about oil viscosity!
>
> I've been advised to never use multi vis oils (yes - a long time ago)


Karl, I agree Bob's article was a good one. Your comment/question about oil
viscosity raised an interesting memory. Years ago when running aircooled engines
in Alaska ('68 bus with a 2150 CC engine in it) I ran straight 30wt in it in
summer. Winters as I recall I went to a 20 wt. With the purchase of an 85GL I
went to a went to a 20W50 for summer and 20W40 in winter. Here in the deep South
,when I bought my 88GL, I contiunued using that small weight oil. Have never had
any oil pressure issues on any of these machines. I think modern multigrade oils
work pretty good on e these engines.


Regards,


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
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