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gen. oil type?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by '63, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Feb 17, 2009
    '63

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    I wasn't sure what kind of iol to put in my '63 F-Head's generator so I went ahead and put 10w-30 in there. Is that o.k. ?
     
    '63, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. Feb 17, 2009
    Eaallred

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    That's what I put in my generator and distributor.
     
    Eaallred, Feb 17, 2009
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  3. Feb 17, 2009
    PeteL

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    Sounds fine to me. Original specs call for "engine oil," and just a drop or two will do it.

    Supposed to be done every 1000 miles, like a lot of things on older vehicles. It's how we show them that we love them.
     
    PeteL, Feb 17, 2009
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  4. Feb 18, 2009
    '63

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    Good to hear thanks Guy's.
     
    '63, Feb 18, 2009
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