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newbie questions
Being new to the world of flatheads I'm not very knowledgable about these things. I have heard that adding Duralube to a vehicle's oil helps but I have never used it (or any other additive) myself. Would it hurt to try it or will I run the risk of damaging something?
I know that regular mantinence on a car/truck is extremely important. Other than the normal stuff (change oil/filter, sparkplugs, ect.), is there anything that a flathead needs that a regular (more modern) engine would not?
I have a lock on my passeger door but not on my driver's side door. Was this normal (wouldn't know why)? If not, did a '52 F3 come with locks for the door?
I know that regular mantinence on a car/truck is extremely important. Other than the normal stuff (change oil/filter, sparkplugs, ect.), is there anything that a flathead needs that a regular (more modern) engine would not?
I have a lock on my passeger door but not on my driver's side door. Was this normal (wouldn't know why)? If not, did a '52 F3 come with locks for the door?
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From: Highland Village, TX
Originally Posted by newblder
I have a lock on my passeger door but not on my driver's side door. Was this normal (wouldn't know why)? If not, did a '52 F3 come with locks for the door?
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
Changing oil is very important. The oil filter system on a flattie is not very efficient. Once the oil hits any resistance as it enters the filter it will dump back into the engine unfilter. Back when they were new many trucks were ordered without filters, the owner just would change the oil every 1,000 miles.
Flatties are also notorious for overheating so maintaining the cooling system is very important.
Nice looking truck, good to see another big pickup on the board.
Flatties are also notorious for overheating so maintaining the cooling system is very important.
Nice looking truck, good to see another big pickup on the board.
