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I've been using, experimentally at first, Mobil 1 synthetic with great results so far in a restored '40 Ford 2 door. I got the idea from a friend of mine with four Packards in his collection...the oldest being a '48 and the newest a 1956 Carribean Convertible. He's been a mechanic on fire equipment for over twenty-five years and said I'd have no trouble as long as the motor was fresh. He uses Mobil one in all his cars and says he would not use anything else in a new motor. The older oils were parrafin based, or so I'm told,and helped seal a "loose" or worn motor. Adding a new style oil will clean all the wax away and will PROBABLY lead to oil burning or blow-by. I say PROBABLY because I used it in an old flathead (already using oil) as an experiment, and the oil usage started to increase with the synthetic.
Almost all oils are detergent nowadays. This just means that the dirt and dust from intake and combustion is held in suspension by the oil instead of being deposited on the surfaces of the engine. This obviously has its advantages. If you are concerned about leakage, high mileage oils have "seal conditioners" in them to help prevent and treat leaks. I personally cannot comment about their efficacy though.
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What is the top speed of 1948 Plymouth?
The top speed of a 1948 Plymouth typically ranges between 75 to 85 miles per hour, depending on the specific model and engine configuration. The car was equipped with a flathead six-cylinder engine, which provided adequate power for its time. However, performance was not the primary focus of vehicles from this era, as they prioritized comfort and style over speed.
When i put a new fuel filter on but still don't run?
1948 dodge 3.8 flathead 6 run on the freeway my car stop i put a new fuel pump in or could be my coil
What is the engine color of a 1948 car?
That would depend on the Make and Model 1948 car you are talking about. You fail to list that information. There were at least 15 different Make & Models built in 1948 and all were different.
What is the horsepower of 1948 Plymouth P15 Deluxe?
The engine was rated at 95 HP at 3600 rpm.
Did Ford ever use an overhead valve V8 engine in a 1953 ford pickup truck?
I don't think they came out with a DOHC until later on and were still using the flathead on these trucks. Call BLUE OVAL PARTS or order their catalog. They would know and print it on their catalog. Otherwise, search online. try ford-trucks.com and go to the 1948-60 forum. They know what they're talkin about over there. felixr
What Chevy frame will fit a 1948 Chevy sedan body?
I have a 1948 Chevy coupe chassis very solid and with the shell, running engine, tranny, and rear all connected.321-514-2934
How many cubic inches is a ford flathead v8?
The Flathead V8 engines produced by Ford Motor Company included basically three versions. The 60 hp V8 is 136 cubic inches. The 85-125 hp V8 is from 221-225 cubic inches. And the 125- 154 hp V8 is 337 cubic inches.
When was Every Girl Should Be Married created?
Every Girl Should Be Married was created on 1948-12-25.
When was the Stevens 820 B trench gun made?
Should be from 1948-1954
In 1948 a NFL player added something hand made to his helmet what was it?
If you know that it was made in 1948 and he was in the greenbay packers and you know it was on his helmet u should know the answer
What year was the john deere a serial number 611712 made?
your tractor should be a 1948.
Ther is 17 thou' of an inch wear in my 1948 Chevrolet cylinders Is this too much Should it be honed or rebored?
yes it should be
