Marine Lubrication
#532
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
I was asked why additives such and Zinc..Phosphorous..Calcium..Antimony..Molybdenum etc are so important...
Well these agents are known as "Boundary Lubricants"...they say a picture is worth a thousand words...any questions??
Well these agents are known as "Boundary Lubricants"...they say a picture is worth a thousand words...any questions??
#533
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
I see your point and it is well taken. It happens that motorcycle oils are the toughest beasts out there.
As far as out-drive lubes go there is more specific chemistry needed I feel for an outdrive vs. an axle. That plus testing. Auto lubes are not tested with water contamination or foaming as drives are much more punishing and subject to different environments and temperatures. The seals are also different.
The Mobil1 V-twin has lots of anti-corrosion agents and a load of ZDDP. It should be labeled "marine" as well as it is perfect for the application.
As far as out-drive lubes go there is more specific chemistry needed I feel for an outdrive vs. an axle. That plus testing. Auto lubes are not tested with water contamination or foaming as drives are much more punishing and subject to different environments and temperatures. The seals are also different.
The Mobil1 V-twin has lots of anti-corrosion agents and a load of ZDDP. It should be labeled "marine" as well as it is perfect for the application.
#534
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by minxguy
Hydro, calcium is not a reserve boundry lubricant, however it os still very important, it is in the detergent package, without it the contaminents of combustion would not be removed when you drain the oil.
#536
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
I felt the same way and you probably are right...but Amsoil told me they use calcium as an anti-wear agent...think they are right?
#537
Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
New stuff with the right base and additives for you towing guys...
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...ewID=news_view
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...ewID=news_view
Wow you beat me to the punch to post it. I forgot I had this information 5 months ago. Just never thought to post it.
#538
Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by jaybird
Where's a good place to order the Mobil1 V-twin from?
I can hook you up with an ExxonMobil distributor in your area.. I've hooked up 30 ppl so far on here and counting.. I just have to get into my XOM distributor directory. E-mail me and I can send you a copy of the list of XOM distributors in your area. They've been very helpful all over the country.
#540
Re: Marine Lubrication
It's no longer the 5w40 tuck and SUV. It's now 5w30 and 5w40 Turbo Disel b.c of a lawsuit. It's was the same as the Delvac 1. You should see the 5w30 truck and SUV soon.
Last edited by vandy021; 02-28-2006 at 02:53 PM.