Oil confusion, please help!

[Furno68C20]

Good Info AussieinNC. What do I do from here? Keep running with zinc oil and hope it last, or suck it up and do a rebuild?

[AussieinNC]

Originally Posted by Furno68C20

Good Info AussieinNC. What do I do from here? Keep running with zinc oil and hope it last, or suck it up and do a rebuild?

I would run it so long as it holds up but in the interim maybe look to build a replacement...

If you decide to build a new one, suggest you source a VORTEC 350 roller engine core and start from there....

Depending on intended use, you could use the stock heads or maybe go with some aftermarket...depends on budget....

There are plenty of 350 Vortecs out there in wrecking yards...just watch out for cracked heads...

[Furno68C20]

Its funny you mentioned a 350 vortec build. I've got 010 350 block and a pair of Vortec heads at the machine shop getting worked on. Still going to use a flat tappet cam due to the block but I know now use the correct oil.

[AussieinNC]

Originally Posted by Furno68C20

Its funny you mentioned a 350 vortec build. I've got 010 350 block and a pair of Vortec heads at the machine shop getting worked on. Still going to use a flat tappet cam due to the block but I know now use the correct oil.

I would not be building an 010 350 now unless its for a true restoration...go grab a 350 Vortec lower end and you get a roller motor that will run better and not cost you a fortune...

Just my ten cents worth