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Phishta, thanks for posting the link. I'm still trying to figure out where the ball bearings go. My rebuild kit came with several, but there's no mention of them in the instructions! Rebuilding my 1920 is one of my winter projects. First time I've done this, but everyone tells me it'll be...

I ordered a set of spark plug wires from Rock Auto that were listed as being a custom fit for a 225 ci slant six. The lengths do appear to be correct, but the ends that attach to the plugs do not have the collars that extend out and help seal off the ends of the spark plug tubes. Will this be...

Brand name conventional 10W-30. Has anyone seen any credible evidence that the oils marketed for "high mileage" engines really offer any advantage? They typically sell for a bit more than the "regular" oil.

I've noticed the same sound in my slant 6. It's less pronounced when I put higher octane gas in it, but doesn't go away entirely. Since I don't know the last time the valves were checked/adjusted (I acquired the car just last year), I guess this is motivation for me to take care of this. Steve

This is a question I've wondered about too, so I'd be interested in seeing what others have to say on the subject. My '66 225 w/89K miles seems to run smoother and quieter on 89 octane vs. 87 octane (especially up hills), although I wouldn't call what I hear when it's running on regular as...