> >14. Gas grade?...my mechanic recommends premium for an air cooled. Is
> >this
> >  necessary?

Shouldn't be.

> >15. Recommended oil, after rebuild, then later...what grade should I run
> >for
> >  how long after a rebuild? My mechanic recommends either sae30 or 20-50.
>
> Straight 40 weight is what has been recomended to me.

I run 40 here in the hot desert (110 deg), but up in Seattle, you should be
doing fine with 30.  If the engine is older, 40 will boost oil pressure a
bit.

>
> >-Todd
> >'80 Westy
>
>
> SeanG
> 80 Westy (my project)
> 95 EV Camper (wifes daily, current family camper)
> 88 F-150 (old reliable)
> 90 Sentra (current daily)
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