Lars and 540 RAT’s Oil Testing
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:15 pm
The purpose of this brief thread is to hopefully put a few Forum members’ minds at ease about my oil testing efforts. It’s no secret that some folks doubted the value of my testing and the resulting data. They didn’t agree with it and said so. And I can understand that because everyone has been lead to believe that high zinc levels in motor oil was the Holy Grail, and my testing said otherwise.
As I’ve recently posted, there are several independent Industry sources that have validated and backed-up my test results. But, I’m pleased to announce today that the endorsement that means the most to me comes from Dr. Lars Grimsrud. He is the most respected Engineer, Car builder and Tech Guru on the Corvette C3 Forum. Here’s a link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance-3/
He mentioned the following to me, “I run a Propulsion Testing Laboratory for Lockheed Martin Space Systems, so I'm in the testing business. Your methods and approach are in accordance with sound engineering testing methods, and are not arguable by intelligent people”.
He was so impressed with my testing, that he asked me if he could include one of my Oil Testing write-ups in with the Tech Papers he makes available to enthusiasts. I was flattered that he’d ask me, and I happily agreed. He also told me this about my Oil Testing info, “This is excellent stuff, and I've already sent copies of this to my engineering colleagues”.
So, my Oil Testing Information is now available along with the Tech Papers written by him and other highly respected Industry authors.
NOTE: You can contact him about these Tech Papers or about his endorsement of my testing, by going to that Forum link above.
On his list, mine is called “Engine Oils Tested and Rated” (Rev. A), by Rick Jackson (my real name for those who didn’t already know it).
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Here’s his total list of available Tech Papers (this first group is by Lars himself):
How to Rebuild your Alternator (Rev. D)
BG Carb Installation (Rev. E)
BG Carb Setup (Rev. D)
How to Replace your C4 Brakes (Rev. C)
How to Install your Distributor (Rev. J)
How to Install your HEI Distributor (Rev. K)
HEI Ignition System Primers (Rev. B)
How to Tune Your Holley (Rev. D)
Holley Street Avenger Stumble Fix (Rev. B)
How to Build a Fuel Line (Rev. M)
How to Rebuild your Front End (C2 & C3) (Rev. B)
How to Set Up Corvette IRS Rear Camber (basic do-at-home version) (Rev. E)
How to Set Your Ignition Timing (Rev. S)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement (Rev. D)
Handy Paint Mixing Formulas for Restorers (Rev. D)
Corvette Body & Paint Basics (applicable to steel cars, too) (Rev. E)
Q-Jet Problems I Have Seen (Rev. J)
Q-Jet “Hot Slot” Base Gasket Info (Rev E)
How to Tune a Q-Jet (Rev. BZ)
Problems I’ve seen with Commercially Rebuilt Q-Jets (Rev. F)
How to remove & Clean your C4 Radiator (Rev. E)
How to Replace Your Timing Chain (C4 specific, but applicable to any Chevy) (Rev. D)
How to Determine Top Dead Center (Rev. C)
How to Adjust Your TPS and Idle Speed, Early C4 (Rev. E)
Vacuum Advance Control Units Facts and Specs (Rev. X)
Engine Vacuum Explained (Rev. C)
How to Adjust Your Hydraulic Lifters (Rev. C)
Other good tech articles written by good friends and authorities on the subject that he has available:
"30-30" Solid Lifter Cam Valve Adjustment………………...By John Hinckley and Duke Williams
In-Vehicle Corvette Steering Gear Adjustment…………….By Jim Shea
Modern Gasoline and a Classic Corvette…………………....By Henry P. Olsen (Ole’s Carbs)
Engine Oil.……………………………………………………............By Duke Williams
Engine Oils Tested and Rated (Rev. A)……………………....By Rick Jackson
Hopefully, we can now all be on the same page about motor oil testing, and engage in pleasant and respectful motor oil discussions. After all, that kind of thing is what the Forum is supposed to be all about. And if we can do that, people can finally use the truth and the facts to choose their motor oil. In that case, everyone wins.
Thanks for your support Lars, I really appreciate it.
540 RAT
As I’ve recently posted, there are several independent Industry sources that have validated and backed-up my test results. But, I’m pleased to announce today that the endorsement that means the most to me comes from Dr. Lars Grimsrud. He is the most respected Engineer, Car builder and Tech Guru on the Corvette C3 Forum. Here’s a link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance-3/
He mentioned the following to me, “I run a Propulsion Testing Laboratory for Lockheed Martin Space Systems, so I'm in the testing business. Your methods and approach are in accordance with sound engineering testing methods, and are not arguable by intelligent people”.
He was so impressed with my testing, that he asked me if he could include one of my Oil Testing write-ups in with the Tech Papers he makes available to enthusiasts. I was flattered that he’d ask me, and I happily agreed. He also told me this about my Oil Testing info, “This is excellent stuff, and I've already sent copies of this to my engineering colleagues”.
So, my Oil Testing Information is now available along with the Tech Papers written by him and other highly respected Industry authors.
NOTE: You can contact him about these Tech Papers or about his endorsement of my testing, by going to that Forum link above.
On his list, mine is called “Engine Oils Tested and Rated” (Rev. A), by Rick Jackson (my real name for those who didn’t already know it).
**************
Here’s his total list of available Tech Papers (this first group is by Lars himself):
How to Rebuild your Alternator (Rev. D)
BG Carb Installation (Rev. E)
BG Carb Setup (Rev. D)
How to Replace your C4 Brakes (Rev. C)
How to Install your Distributor (Rev. J)
How to Install your HEI Distributor (Rev. K)
HEI Ignition System Primers (Rev. B)
How to Tune Your Holley (Rev. D)
Holley Street Avenger Stumble Fix (Rev. B)
How to Build a Fuel Line (Rev. M)
How to Rebuild your Front End (C2 & C3) (Rev. B)
How to Set Up Corvette IRS Rear Camber (basic do-at-home version) (Rev. E)
How to Set Your Ignition Timing (Rev. S)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Timing Belt Replacement (Rev. D)
Handy Paint Mixing Formulas for Restorers (Rev. D)
Corvette Body & Paint Basics (applicable to steel cars, too) (Rev. E)
Q-Jet Problems I Have Seen (Rev. J)
Q-Jet “Hot Slot” Base Gasket Info (Rev E)
How to Tune a Q-Jet (Rev. BZ)
Problems I’ve seen with Commercially Rebuilt Q-Jets (Rev. F)
How to remove & Clean your C4 Radiator (Rev. E)
How to Replace Your Timing Chain (C4 specific, but applicable to any Chevy) (Rev. D)
How to Determine Top Dead Center (Rev. C)
How to Adjust Your TPS and Idle Speed, Early C4 (Rev. E)
Vacuum Advance Control Units Facts and Specs (Rev. X)
Engine Vacuum Explained (Rev. C)
How to Adjust Your Hydraulic Lifters (Rev. C)
Other good tech articles written by good friends and authorities on the subject that he has available:
"30-30" Solid Lifter Cam Valve Adjustment………………...By John Hinckley and Duke Williams
In-Vehicle Corvette Steering Gear Adjustment…………….By Jim Shea
Modern Gasoline and a Classic Corvette…………………....By Henry P. Olsen (Ole’s Carbs)
Engine Oil.……………………………………………………............By Duke Williams
Engine Oils Tested and Rated (Rev. A)……………………....By Rick Jackson
Hopefully, we can now all be on the same page about motor oil testing, and engage in pleasant and respectful motor oil discussions. After all, that kind of thing is what the Forum is supposed to be all about. And if we can do that, people can finally use the truth and the facts to choose their motor oil. In that case, everyone wins.
Thanks for your support Lars, I really appreciate it.
540 RAT