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maxum_101 04-23-2009 09:00 AM
460, oil and plugs to use
 
hi all

few questions to ask
460 ford motorsport engine with flat tappet lifters

what oil should i be using? something about zinc added to oil?
what oil brand?
also what spark plugs ? ford plugs? what to gap them to?

just picked up the car and am looking to change the oil and and plugs, any help would be great

blykins 04-23-2009 09:12 AM
If the cam is already broken in, the oil isn't really that critical now.

The tall and skinny of it is that if you want to spring for it, Brad Penn would probably be the best oil for the engine. However, it's high dollar. I would just use a good Mobil 1, Valvoline, or Rotella oil in it, don't worry about synthetic.

As for plugs....what ignition are you running? MSD? Duraspark?

A good Champion, Autolite, or Motorcraft plug will be just fine.

maxum_101 04-23-2009 09:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blykins (Post 942766)
If the cam is already broken in, the oil isn't really that critical now.

The tall and skinny of it is that if you want to spring for it, Brad Penn would probably be the best oil for the engine. However, it's high dollar. I would just use a good Mobil 1, Valvoline, or Rotella oil in it, don't worry about synthetic.

As for plugs....what ignition are you running? MSD? Duraspark?

A good Champion, Autolite, or Motorcraft plug will be just fine.
thanks for the quick reply,

what oil weight is best to use.
its not a new engine so the break in is not needed. as for ignition, its a msd box, what about spark plug gap? what is recomended.

blykins 04-23-2009 09:27 AM
Without knowing the bearing clearances, I'd just go with a 10W30 or 10W40.

For plug gap, you can gap them at around .040-.045".

maxum_101 04-24-2009 05:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blykins (Post 942770)
Without knowing the bearing clearances, I'd just go with a 10W30 or 10W40.

For plug gap, you can gap them at around .040-.045".
great, thanks for your help

CarsByCarl 04-24-2009 09:12 AM
Type of oil always matters for flat tappet cams. I suggest using Valvoline VR-1 because it's easy to find and has all the additives you need. Brad Penn and Joe Gibbs offer flat tappet oils too, but they can be difficult to find. There are also flat tappet additives for regular oil available from Comp Cams and Lunati.

Motorcraft plugs are fine, .040-.045 with any electronic ignition.


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