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Zinc and flat tappet engines. #793876 10/31/2011 5:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 64 Western Oregon R Ron Peterson Wrench Fetcher
Ron Peterson Wrench Fetcher R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 64 Western Oregon	I have been following the problems associated with the removal of the zinc from the latest generation of motor oils. Can someone define what makes it a flat tappet engine? Thanks Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison 1941 AL 3/4 ton 125-1/4 WB, bought by my Great Uncle Matt in 1942. Still in the family.

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Zinc and flat tappet engines.	Ron Peterson	10/31/2011 5:36 AM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	EtekRestos	10/31/2011 6:08 AM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	tclederman	10/31/2011 10:45 AM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	dalyman72	10/31/2011 9:09 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	Tom R	10/31/2011 10:19 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	DavidF	10/31/2011 10:47 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	Joe H	11/01/2011 4:18 AM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	brokenhead	11/05/2011 1:32 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	Joe H	11/05/2011 4:39 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	LONGBOX55	11/06/2011 8:12 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	brokenhead	11/07/2011 12:46 PM
Re: Zinc and flat tappet engines.	Joe H	11/07/2011 4:24 PM

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