--Thom Fitzpatrick said:--
> 	I don't know if I really want to open this can 'o worms again, but now
> that I have a _new_ motor in my bus (the only thing used is the crank)    
> I wonder is a synthetic is a good or bad idea.  I also have the doghouse
> cooling setup, for what its worth.  I'm also considering a deeper sump setup.
> I am not considering a filter setup, though.

No, I don't think you want to open this can of worms! ;->

My gut reaction?  If, after the breakin period, you want to go to 
synthetic oil, go for it, as long as you still change it every
3000 mi or so. I don't know how the synthetic would affect the
seating of the rings in the pistons, (probably less than putting
Slick 50 in after a rebuild) but I'd just as soon pass.

Mind you, this is from someone who is still stuck in the
SAE 30 vs. 10w-40 trip! ;->
-- 
Todd R. Schroeder          |    Without vision, a people perish.
todds@sunnet.chotel.com    |      Proverbs XXIX:18
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