Stocker Flat Tappet Oil....

Wade_Owens · 03-09-2009, 09:52 AM

What oil are you guys using for "dial-in" every day racing? I want to make sure to protect the camshaft from premature wear and any recommendations are appreciated. I've heard some oils dont pump the lifters up very well. Has anyone found this to be true?

Thanks for the info.....

Wade

Bob Pagano · 03-09-2009, 04:10 PM

What your looking for is oil with the highest zinc content, Valvoline and Joe Gibbs are two I am sure there are more.

Glenn Briglio · 03-09-2009, 04:17 PM

Joe Gibbs oil ssems to work well.

Sean Marconette · 03-09-2009, 06:47 PM

My brother-In-Law uses this on every motor he builds. He has been seeing alot of bearing problems due to lack of Zinc as well.

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...%20Zinc%20Plus

Sean

Myron Piatek · 03-09-2009, 08:29 PM

Amsoil has several high zinc content oils. These are the ones I'm sure of:

http://www.amsoil.com/adslicks/ad995.pdf
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd20.aspx
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd50.aspx
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/hdd.aspx

Amsoil source and info link:

www.thelubepage.com

Chipper Chapman · 03-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Shell Rotella T seems to work well for me in all engines, and very cost effective too

455 · 03-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Is anyone using Lucas Oil Products - "Engine Break-In Oil Additive" w/TB Zinc-Plus. How do you like it? Plan to use it in next oil change. Lucas says key benefits are:

Excellent for flat tappet camshafts during break-in or as an additive to any motor oil to prevent premature wear.
Exclusive blend of extreme pressure additives.
Add one bottle with every oil change to increase the zinc content of your motor oil.
Designed for race applications requiring additional extreme pressure additives.

Purchased mine at Advanced Auto.

Bob Pagano · 03-11-2009, 06:37 PM

njk53......yes it has, check before you buy any new stock.

Run to Rund · 03-12-2009, 10:30 AM

The new diesel oil, spec SJ, came out along with the Jan 2007 introduction of particulate traps for diesel pickups. You want to find the older spec oil, CI4+, that does not meet SJ. the oil companies get away with saying the new stuff is backwards compatible and meets CI4+ spec, but the new stuff has different additives and a major reduction in what we want to protect flat tappets. Most retailers don't have the old stuff anymore, but Chevron distributors may carry the old stuff in 5 gallon buckets.

njk53 · 03-12-2009, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the info Bob P. Does anyone know if the petroleum based racing oils have as much zinc in them as the oils from the pre-government intervention days or do they contain reduced amouts of zinc?

03-09-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... What oil are you guys using for "dial-in" every day racing? I want to make sure to protect the camshaft from premature wear and any recommendations are appreciated. I've heard some oils dont pump the lifters up very well. Has anyone found this to be true? Thanks for the info..... Wade

03-09-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... What your looking for is oil with the highest zinc content, Valvoline and Joe Gibbs are two I am sure there are more. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

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Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,281 Likes: 1,890 Liked 969 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... Joe Gibbs oil ssems to work well. __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

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Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... My brother-In-Law uses this on every motor he builds. He has been seeing alot of bearing problems due to lack of Zinc as well. http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...%20Zinc%20Plus Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

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Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... Amsoil has several high zinc content oils. These are the ones I'm sure of: http://www.amsoil.com/adslicks/ad995.pdf http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd30.aspx http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd20.aspx http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/rd50.aspx http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/hdd.aspx Amsoil source and info link: www.thelubepage.com __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

03-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
Chipper Chapman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Belmont N.S. Canada Posts: 473 Likes: 246 Liked 166 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... Shell Rotella T seems to work well for me in all engines, and very cost effective too

03-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
455 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... Is anyone using Lucas Oil Products - "Engine Break-In Oil Additive" w/TB Zinc-Plus. How do you like it? Plan to use it in next oil change. Lucas says key benefits are: Excellent for flat tappet camshafts during break-in or as an additive to any motor oil to prevent premature wear. Exclusive blend of extreme pressure additives. Add one bottle with every oil change to increase the zinc content of your motor oil. Designed for race applications requiring additional extreme pressure additives. Purchased mine at Advanced Auto.

03-11-2009, 06:37 PM	#8
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... njk53......yes it has, check before you buy any new stock. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-12-2009, 10:30 AM	#9
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... The new diesel oil, spec SJ, came out along with the Jan 2007 introduction of particulate traps for diesel pickups. You want to find the older spec oil, CI4+, that does not meet SJ. the oil companies get away with saying the new stuff is backwards compatible and meets CI4+ spec, but the new stuff has different additives and a major reduction in what we want to protect flat tappets. Most retailers don't have the old stuff anymore, but Chevron distributors may carry the old stuff in 5 gallon buckets.

03-12-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Stocker Flat Tappet Oil.... Thanks for the info Bob P. Does anyone know if the petroleum based racing oils have as much zinc in them as the oils from the pre-government intervention days or do they contain reduced amouts of zinc? __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345