I never said it was any combination of overfilling and 10w-40 oil weight.
Besides, overfilling was done to a van parked for 4 years with only a NOP
registration. It was never driven. I found proof of the wise gentleman's
words and it kept my 84 lifter noise freew for 4 years.

In the past two years my 83 has climbed the summit of Tioga Pass just
about a dozen times. Not at 75 MPH but constantly pedal to the metal.
Since I had bad seating rings I lost quite some oil but never threw
a rod.

Of course it's Friday so you have every reason to suspect it.

David

--- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I really doubt the combination of overfilling the crankcase and 10w- will
> solve the short term lifter noise. What you need to now is take a long
> trip at say 70-75 mph plus with some long hills for good measure. After
> you throw a rod the lifter noises will no longer be an issue. Don't forget
> tot call the water boxer engine a piece of crap afterwards. Then you will
> also have an excuse for a conversion of some type.
>
> Dennis.
> More Friday humor.

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