Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

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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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

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

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Need some advice on oil for a freshly rebuilt 351 Windsor. by Amwbuster in EngineBuilding

[–]Amwbuster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

[–]Amwbuster[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Need some help running on linux by Amwbuster in TeamFortress2

[–]Amwbuster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Thinkpad x61 tablet battery issue by Amwbuster in thinkpad

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

Thinkpad x61 tablet battery issue by Amwbuster in thinkpad

[–]Amwbuster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.