HELP recommended fluids for 73 with 327 engine??
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HELP recommended fluids for 73 with 327 engine??
I just picked up a 1973 with a 327 installed, about 100K miles on the car 1000 on the engine...i was curious to what fluids you guys recommend...including oil, steering, brake, tranny etc etc. (synthetic or not, what weights) things of that nature...
also spark plug brand/type reccomendations i believe i read somewhere to gap a 327 at .036.....as you can see i want to tune up the vette before i do anything else, and am unsure of the best fluids to use
id appreciate anyone taking the time to givetheir opinions and why
also spark plug brand/type reccomendations i believe i read somewhere to gap a 327 at .036.....as you can see i want to tune up the vette before i do anything else, and am unsure of the best fluids to use
id appreciate anyone taking the time to givetheir opinions and why
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Originally Posted by onelifeoneride
I just picked up a 1973 with a 327 installed, about 100K miles on the car 1000 on the engine...i was curious to what fluids you guys recommend...including oil, steering, brake, tranny etc etc. (synthetic or not, what weights) things of that nature...
also spark plug brand/type reccomendations i believe i read somewhere to gap a 327 at .036.....as you can see i want to tune up the vette before i do anything else, and am unsure of the best fluids to use
id appreciate anyone taking the time to givetheir opinions and why
also spark plug brand/type reccomendations i believe i read somewhere to gap a 327 at .036.....as you can see i want to tune up the vette before i do anything else, and am unsure of the best fluids to use
id appreciate anyone taking the time to givetheir opinions and why
Engine Oil:
Do you have any cork or paper gaskets? If so, I would suggest non-synthetic. Valvoline has one of the best non-synthetic oils, and 10-30 is a good weight to start with for you without knowing much else. I also like Dextron III for my auto trans oil. It wears well, and easily shows color and smell when it's ready to be changed. It's easy to tell.
Spark Plugs:
I have had the best luck with NGK. They come pre-gapped, but always ask for correct gap, and check yourself. They sell them at any Oreilly.
Brake fluid:
Dot 3, any good brand.
Power Steering Fluid:
Any good brand.
