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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 06:17:59 PM

Title: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 06:17:59 PM

So I just got the boat and am getting it ready to go I don't know what oils the previous owner ran in it. What do you guys recommend. An again thank you guys for always helping me out

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: Nmiller02 on May 21, 2013, 08:33:38 PM

Running 20w50 in my 460.... Everyone has there own opinion. It's like politics or growing pot.... I've heard yea and no about everything already. Good luck man.

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 08:49:12 PM

Awesome thanks man yeah I ran royal purple in my dads boat I didn't know if there was anything special for a cam

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: just squirtin on May 21, 2013, 09:23:45 PM

run 50wt valvoline racing oil-run this engine hard all the time-after 5 yrs pulled it apart and check rods and mains--looked good as new

550 hp 460

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: Nmiller02 on May 21, 2013, 09:26:42 PM

I'm sure royal purple is better than some  standard penzoil, castrol, etc... Just depends on the pocket and how often your changing your oil. I don't think a cam would require anything specific. If your changing your oil regularly as in every couple trips I wouldn't bother with the real expensive stuff.  Now if your the guy that doesn't maintain your stuff very often maybe it's better to re assure yourself with the outrageous priced quart of oil. Haha.

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 09:43:20 PM

The oil gets changed after ever 2 trips depending on how long we go out. But I have no issue paying for good oil it's a lot Cheeper then a new motor. And I trust everyone's opinion on here you guys have helped me a lot 

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: carlitos on May 21, 2013, 09:58:29 PM

I run 20w50 with half a court of Lucas

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: SuperJet on May 21, 2013, 10:08:29 PM

Flat tappet or roller cam? If its a flat tappet run whatever you use make sure it has zinc otherwise you risk losing the cam. If its a roller you should be ok with pretty much anything you want. I personally like vr1 for my boat.

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 10:13:29 PM

Honestly I'm not sure stupidly when I bought the boat I didn't ask if he still had the paper work for it. Would it hurt a roller cam if I run oil with zinc just to be safe ?

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: carlitos on May 21, 2013, 10:20:47 PM

Quote from: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 10:13:29 PM

Honestly I'm not sure stupidly when I bought the boat I didn't ask if he still had the paper work for it. Would it hurt a roller cam if I run oil with zinc just to be safe ?

As far as I know it shouldn't hurt it if it's roller

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 21, 2013, 10:27:46 PM

Okay cool ill probably run something along those lines id rather be safe then sorry

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: SuperJet on May 22, 2013, 10:38:32 AM

No it should not do any damage to a roller

Title: Re: What oil should I run in a 460 with a cam
Post by: boscoooo on May 22, 2013, 11:42:51 AM

Awesome thank you very much for your help guys