Posted by notjustair on February 29, 2016 at 19:36:50 from (70.195.1.32):
In Reply to: Engine Sludge posted by showcrop on February 29, 2016 at 16:45:11:
My 58 GMC grain truck with the 270 straight six. It doesn't have an oil filter. When I bought it I had to put a screwdriver in the drain hole to get it to drain. I pulled the pan and removed the sludge with a one inch putty knife. That was one heavy pan. It has a floating oil pickup screen like old Farmalls. That's all that probably saved it.
Growing up our neighbor was an auction addict. He bought a 1930 model A Ford at one and had me drive it home. He actually never once drove it because of his arthritis. Anyway, I drove it home in 100 degree heat. I was impressed it didn't get hot. I should have been more impressed it didn't lock up - it needed the screwdriver treatment.
The worst buildup I have ever seen was in a VW Karmann Ghia I bought from the original owner. It had 250K miles and all he ever ran was Penzoil. I haven't purchased a quart since. It was like something out of a horror movie.
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