Past couple of years I've been pouring straight SAE30 into my "77 ford
302 gasoline engine. It's was coming from a barrel which I laid my
hands on several years ago. The label on the barrel actually says:
"Shell High performance diesel engine oil X30"

I've never actually experienced any problems with this oil. As a
matter of fact, I've never experienced any problems with this engine
whatsoever.
But now the bottom of the barrel is showing and so I have to go
shopping for oil again.
Any suggestions for a suitable oil type or brand ? Or should I go for
the same old stuff again.

Since I only use the boat during the summer I never really saw the
point in using a multigrade oil.

Ford says to use 30W above 32F and 40 weight above 50f or 20W40 20w50 above
+20F, I use straight 30W in my 351W. I use whatever name brand oil is on
sale when I need another case.
Bill

"alex" wrote in message
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Past couple of years I've been pouring straight SAE30 into my "77 ford
302 gasoline engine. It's was coming from a barrel which I laid my
hands on several years ago. The label on the barrel actually says:
"Shell High performance diesel engine oil X30"

I've never actually experienced any problems with this oil. As a
matter of fact, I've never experienced any problems with this engine
whatsoever.
But now the bottom of the barrel is showing and so I have to go
shopping for oil again.
Any suggestions for a suitable oil type or brand ? Or should I go for
the same old stuff again.

Since I only use the boat during the summer I never really saw the
point in using a multigrade oil.

(alex) wrote in message ...
Past couple of years I've been pouring straight SAE30 into my "77 ford
302 gasoline engine. It's was coming from a barrel which I laid my
hands on several years ago. The label on the barrel actually says:
"Shell High performance diesel engine oil X30"

I've never actually experienced any problems with this oil. As a
matter of fact, I've never experienced any problems with this engine
whatsoever.
But now the bottom of the barrel is showing and so I have to go
shopping for oil again.
Any suggestions for a suitable oil type or brand ? Or should I go for
the same old stuff again.

Since I only use the boat during the summer I never really saw the
point in using a multigrade oil.

Good idea using a straight weight. I recommend straight weight for
most engines that often sit for days or more between uses, as do most
recreational boat engines.

If you want to stick with heavy duty oil that is "formulated" for
diesels, you might look at Chevron DELO 400. I use DELO 400 SAE30 in
my old 283s. It's also available in 15W40 for those that want
multiweight. Costco has been selling DELO, but I think only in
multiweight.

Hi Alex,

That oil you have been using is very high detergent oil for diesel motors.
You might want to get some more of it.

My uncle is a very good long term mechanic and he said that all oil was good
but to change it and the filter often.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA
www.kiene.com

"alex" wrote in message
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Past couple of years I've been pouring straight SAE30 into my "77 ford
302 gasoline engine. It's was coming from a barrel which I laid my
hands on several years ago. The label on the barrel actually says:
"Shell High performance diesel engine oil X30"

I've never actually experienced any problems with this oil. As a
matter of fact, I've never experienced any problems with this engine
whatsoever.
But now the bottom of the barrel is showing and so I have to go
shopping for oil again.
Any suggestions for a suitable oil type or brand ? Or should I go for
the same old stuff again.

Since I only use the boat during the summer I never really saw the
point in using a multigrade oil.

The straight 30 W is the best bet all around hands down. I would not use
multigrade oil in any engine. The main thing is to change every 3,000
miles.

--
Steve
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"alex" wrote in message
...
Past couple of years I've been pouring straight SAE30 into my "77 ford
302 gasoline engine. It's was coming from a barrel which I laid my
hands on several years ago. The label on the barrel actually says:
"Shell High performance diesel engine oil X30"

I've never actually experienced any problems with this oil. As a
matter of fact, I've never experienced any problems with this engine
whatsoever.
But now the bottom of the barrel is showing and so I have to go
shopping for oil again.
Any suggestions for a suitable oil type or brand ? Or should I go for
the same old stuff again.

Since I only use the boat during the summer I never really saw the
point in using a multigrade oil.