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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: dvotaw on June 06, 2012, 10:32:39 AM

Title: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: dvotaw on June 06, 2012, 10:32:39 AM

Hi All,

 I just picked up my first jet boat and wanted to change the oil before I take it to the river. I have a 18ft Advantage open bow running a BBC 454. What type of engine oil and weight is recommend?

Thanks

Title: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 06, 2012, 10:35:30 AM

I use Castrol HD 40w in my BBC

Title: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: Beaveretriever on June 06, 2012, 11:28:20 AM

VR1 20/50

Title: Re: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: crewchief22 on June 06, 2012, 12:16:22 PM

Do you know if it has a roller cam or a standard flat tappet cam?

Knowing this will help us give you an educated recommdation.

I recommend a premium racing oil or a good diesel that still contains zink.  I'm running Chevron Delo 400 15w/40 diesel oil in my BBC.

Title: Re: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: dvotaw on June 06, 2012, 02:21:47 PM

The cam is a standard flat tappet cam.

Title: Re: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: ctm..squirtsalot on June 06, 2012, 02:22:58 PM

Quote from: Beaveretriever on June 06, 2012, 11:28:20 AM

VR1 20/50

X2

Title: Re: Re: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: BIG JOHNSON on June 06, 2012, 07:07:10 PM

Quote from: Beaveretriever on June 06, 2012, 11:28:20 AM

VR1 20/50

X3

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Title: Re: BBC 454 engine oil
Post by: obnoxious001 on June 06, 2012, 11:00:09 PM

Quote from: dvotaw on June 06, 2012, 10:32:39 AM

Hi All,

 I just picked up my first jet boat and wanted to change the oil before I take it to the river. I have a 18ft Advantage open bow running a BBC 454. What type of engine oil and weight is recommend?

Thanks

The Valvoline VR 1 is perhaps the easiest to find,, most of the parts stores sell it.  I like Brad Penn oil, but it's not going to be as easy to find.