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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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Anyone used this? I was picking up some oil and came across the Lucas 50wt synthetic. Says it's for newer air cooled v twins. Post 84 motors. Any thoughts?
 
Old Sep 7, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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I'v never seen it offered anywhere around here,,,,would be interesting to see a lab test on the oil after 5K of usage.
 
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I wish I had found this stuff when I had my TwinCam, now I am wondering if I want to run it on my big bore...when it's 110 outside, I might like it.

I worry about scuffing at start up.

 
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The thing u have to worry about is the pump cavitating with thick oils and colder temps. Then the pump self destructs, I think that's where all the scars come from on the pump gears and cam plate next to them.
 
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I have yet to change my oil but I do have Lucas 50wt syn ready to go. It’s actually not much of a 50wt, it could be labeled as a 20w50, or 15w50
 
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Originally Posted by racer11
I'v never seen it offered anywhere around here,,,,would be interesting to see a lab test on the oil after 5K of usage.
next year I’ll do a UOA.
 
 
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