oil

Now i have rebuilt my 340 Engine and the question is,, what oil do i use? oil with zink is propably good for my Engine (flat tap). How Little and how much? How about fosfor, cleaning additives. Mineral or syntetic? I saw syntetic oil with zink,,

Hello, is it any one who has tried to prime the oil pump backwards? Nailhead 425 When I took down the screen and oil pump I was putting Vaseline in the pump so it could “pull” the oil thru the pump and up to the engine, did work great! Next time I was only removing the screen (I need that to...

any recommendations on oil to use in a recently rebuilt 430 motor? Weight?

Where is the oil pump located on the 430? Can I get to the gears from where the oil filter assembly is or do I have to drop the oil pan?

Hello everyone, I have an opportunity to possibly upgrade to a 430 from my original 300 2bbl! I am about ready to make the leap as I have come across what I believe to be a good candidate for the swap...my question is in regards to the oil pan. The seller of the motor mentioned that he doesn't...

I can build them but I can not evaluate them. Give me the instructions and I can do anything but without those I am dumbfounded. 1971 Buick Skylark w/1971 Buick 350/350 My 71 Skylark makes the "no oil rattle sound" when giving excelerating (hard). This sound is really bad when the engine...

Is it possible to change the oil pan gasket in the car on a 50 super with a straight 8? I have all of the bolts loose but it seems to be hitting the oil pump. I don't have a hoist to raise the engine up but I am pondering putting a jack under some portion of the engine to get a little bit of...