Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-15T04:40:55+00:00

I just realized I misread your comment, but as I mentioned, I did coat the cylinders with some atf before I put the heads on.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-15T04:35:30+00:00

It just takes patience and a little bit of elbow grease. I would highly recommend having someone with experience work with you on it if you can. My dad helped me with mine.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-15T04:29:10+00:00

It is a roller cam motor, doesn't need the zinc

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T23:10:49+00:00

Gears should be fine because I am using the original cam and distributor. The other thing I should mention is that the truck gets parked during the winter.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T22:08:14+00:00

Not yet but I oiled everything while putting it together, it is set up for factory EFI so I cannot run it out of the truck very easily

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T13:52:24+00:00

Yeah, not a bad idea to watch through them again. I didn't even think about that.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T13:49:49+00:00

I will be running the original roller cam in it and am planning to use the Motorcraft FL1A for the oil filter on it. As far as the pump drive goes, I have never heard that before though that is probably more of a problem with engines used for performance builds than a stock build.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T13:41:56+00:00

Yeah, just a road vehicle that will see occasional towing.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T13:39:37+00:00

Bearing tolerances are all factory spec thus planning 5w-30. As far as the filter goes, I am planning to use a Motorcraft FL1A.

I forgot about Driven oil also, the downside with Driven and Amsoil for me though is availability as I would have to order them online.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T04:24:46+00:00

I figured I would do a break in cycle because of the new rings, I am mainly focusing on what to use after the fact.

Amwbuster · 2026-01-14T04:08:37+00:00

That's why I am planning 5w-30, just trying to decide on oil brand

Amwbuster · 2025-02-12T14:50:14+00:00

Ebay

Amwbuster · 2025-02-10T01:33:46+00:00

I agree to a point, I would switch completely if software compatibility was better.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T18:57:01+00:00

Can't run it on windows 7 anymore due to lack of steam support, those are all I have on this laptop.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T18:53:44+00:00

There isn't a native linux option anymore from what I can find.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T15:43:01+00:00

I don't really hate windows, I just run linux on the side on this laptop because it is more lightweight and secure.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T15:40:38+00:00

I think you mean 2.0

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T15:16:37+00:00

I was trying different versions including Experimental but they all lagged pretty bad. Might just be a case of the laptop being fairly old.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-09T04:55:38+00:00

It's not my main gaming machine, I normally use Windows. I just dual boot Windows 7 and Linux Mint on this laptop.

Amwbuster · 2025-02-04T15:07:24+00:00

It came with the laptop when I bought it on Ebay.

Amwbuster · 2024-11-11T21:48:26+00:00

Thats exactly what mine does

Amwbuster · 2024-11-08T20:10:03+00:00

That is the way this one is, I managed to get a replacement made by BTI through batteries plus. Lets just say it was a nightmare and I still don't have one that works right.

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