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Old 07-25-2020, 01:35 PM   #3
69 customcamper
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Re: 396 experts need help

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Originally Posted by gmc684x4 View Post
Why such a thick oil ?
Most guys i know run 10/40 or even 5/30

20/50 is a diesel truck oil

Do you have headers?
Are they loose

Have you used comp cam lifters i have heard there fairly noisy
I tried 5/30 and oil pressure dropped to 25 when it got warm.

I have cast manifolds and yes I hear a slight exhaust leak which I am going to address this weekend. But that should not make it idle rough as the noise increases or am I wrong ? Bolts are very tight.

Standard melling brand Hydraulic lifters. Started with a chinese brand which I swapped already as at first a few would not pump up.
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