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Hello everyone
I purchased a 1940 master deluxe 2-door sedan at Hershey last fall, very nice condition and I have many questions, just a couple for now. I changed oil and refilled with straight 30wt, or SAE30, is this too heavy? Should I have used 20wt? I have not started engine yet. Does not have an oil filter. Also, I want to install turn signals to make the car safer to drive, where should I purchase a kit from, have seen one on ebay, any suggestions? Car is completely original right down to the pinstriping and hubcaps.
Any advice is appreciated
Jeff
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Welcome aboard ! These guys can answer any question. You won't have to wait very long either. Welcome.
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Jeff,
Most guys in here would recommend 10-30.
Turn signals should be available from a variety of places.
Your car sounds nice. Enjoy it and have fun here on Chevy Chat also.
Bill.
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Jeff, I just intalled turn signals on my 1940 2 door Special deluxe, My biggest concern is trying to keep everything as era looking as possible, I bought from Chev's of the 40's item #985720E @ $16.50, painted it flat black, mounted the flasher on the fire wall (engine side), used black cloth cover wire. I'm very pleased with the outcome and they look and work great.
I used the front parking lights (disconnected the parking, left the single filament bulbs) reconnected the dual filment rears, ran all wiring to rears inside the car.
Let me know if I can be of further help....
Wes Marquis
whmarquis@aol.com
six volts forever
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Grease Monkey
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Thank you guys for the info, I will order the parts, will be a while before I can get in the garage to work, it's cold here in northeastern ohio. So 10W-30 is the way to go with oil in these 216 engines?
Jeff
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The #30 oil will be OK for hot summer driving such as on long trips. Its too "heavy" for below 40 degrees. When the car was new the recommended grade of oil was #10 in the winter and #20 in the summer. With 10W-30 you are covered for all temperatures from 10 below zero to 110 above zero. The oiling system in the 216 workrs best with a lighter oil.
If your not planning on staring the engine all winter leave the #30 in and drive it a bit in Spring and then install the 10-30.
The oil filter was a dealer or owner installd item in 1940 and few cars had them It really isn't necessary. Just change the oil every 1000 miles or every Fall.
Gene Schneider
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