[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ratchet
[B]Point well taken. Like I said, I think the rev kits help keep the wheel pressed on the cam, rolling. My friend built 3 540 blower motors for a 43 scarab. They made 1050 HP. They ran mobil 1 in there and after pokker-running for a couple of seeasons, the motors were tore down with no issues.........Heck, the main & rod bearings looked like new, and they never had any issues with the valvetrain. Just what I've seen.

Ratchet, I'm not really questioning a synthetic oil's ability to properly lubricate the rest of the engine's parts like bearings, etc. I was specifically speaking about how a roller lifter and its internal parts(SOLID OR HYDRAULIC) functions on the roller cam lobes while using a synthetic oil! I am convinced that a synthetic oil is superior over a mineral based oil when it come to lubercating an engine's parts and if I was using a flat tappet cam I would already be using a synthetic oil. The issue I am speaking of here is the relationship between the ROLLER LIFTER and the CAM LOBE as it rolls, glides, slips or whatever it does as the roller lifter rides over the roller cam lobe. Therefore, I take it that your friend with the tripple blown 540's was running either a solid or hydraulic roller cam-----correct? If so, then I am glad to hear that he has hay good success while using a synthetic and it just re-enforces my decision to use a synthetic oil in MY roller equipt engine as well.

Thanks, I just need to hear testamonials like your friend's! :)

Kaama,

Yep, They're runnin solid rollers........I forgot the numbers, I know they're over .700 though.

Like I said, I run it in mine too........even though they're small blocks, they're still.600 solid rollers. After almost 400 hours, they looked great. I personally think the key is keepin the roller in contact with the lobe.

Great posts all !

well this helps, not as:confused:
will add the AMSOIL, currently living
in the garage, this spring.
great post:) :) :)

AMSOIL It is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kaama/The Kendal GT1 and Valvoline Racing are both mineral based.

I think I will give the Amsoil a go. :)

Or you could try water. You and I know someone that's done that with amazing results. Kinda like that slant 6 Chrysler engine with no oil pan and a water hose rinsing it down.:rolleyes:

Ha Ha
 

Crazy...........you been watchin some late nite TV ?

So how many bottles of Z-max did you order ?

Just kiddin :D Couldn't resist.

CRAZ
 

Sould I use salt water or fresh, what about bottled,:D :D :D :D

Snake Oil?
 

Hey,
I know lots of guys that have tried to run their marine engines on water. Its not just late night TV slant six engines! Made a few bucks off em too!
Dennis Moore
Merc Master Tech