Starting my new restored 440 for the first time

[bobfist]

Hi!

I am going to start my factory built 440 engine.
Its built as close as possible with factory parts, purple cam matching parts etc
Am i going to use zink oil when i first start the enngine in 20 min?
Or do you guys have any ideas?


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[John_Kunkel]

You not only need high-zinc oil on first startup but from then on.

[bobfist]

Thanks for answer!

Is that so?

Talked with the engine builder about it but he didnt say ill need it all the time.
What oil are you running?

[John_Kunkel]

Any engine with a flat-tappet camshaft needs the continued protection of high ZDDP oil, any engine builder that gives you contrary advice is questionable; personally I use Valvoline VR-1 but Brad Penn or a ZDDP additive would be a good choice for an initial startup.

[bobfist]

hi

bigbadmopar here in sweden sells Royal Purple mabey a good choise for me then?

Thanks for the answers

[cudaken]

hi

bigbadmopar here in Sweden sells Royal Purple maybe a good choose for me then?

Thanks for the answers

I do be`believe Royal Purple has the needed zinc. I use STP Oil Treatment with zinc, cost around $3.00 US and it seems to do the job.

Cuda Ken

[bobfist]

Hi!

ok, but i do not need to use a bottle of this all the time then?
Just use oil with high zink right?

When i brake it it, is it 1500-2000 in 15 -20 min?

[fy469rtse]

Yep , big fan in front of car, if warm weather here you are, extra friends on stand by , tools at the ready for any leaks that may pop up, good idea to check over everything tight connected again first, water hoses etc , primed the engine oil pump as shown on threads on here,
Got spark, power fuel , go for it , get one of those friends to film it and post on here , hope all goes well