I have an engine that's nearly 100 years old. It is a two stroke water cooled made by Cady. The oil type for it that's stamped on the brass label is Gargoyle/Mobiloil "A". The mix ratio is 1 pint per 5 gallons. This one cylinder engine has grease cups for lubricating the babbit crankshaft journals. The connecting rod is bronze. The rod is the bearing for both the wrist pin and crank throw. The piston is cast iron, with cast iron rings, and runs in a cast iron bore. I think I can just use non-detergent 30 weight motor oil but am wondering if a modern two stroke oil would be better. Opinions anyone? Thanks, Eric
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9 years ago