In the course of this subject being talked to death someone posted a statement from Valvoline stating that all of their oils are suitable for flat tappet engines. As automarc points out, a stock engine doers not require any high-performance oil or zinc additives. However on a fresh rebuild adding a can of zinc additive is cheap insurance during break in.


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