Tune up for a 1956...

Brizio · February 13th, 2009, 11:14 PM

Sorry guys if I make a lot of questions, but I'm new and I need to learn.

I would like to make a tune (spark plugs, wire, oil and filters) up at mine 1965 Super88, which spark plugs are better for it?
And which kind of oil???
I should search it in a normal auto parts, or better search it online?

Thanks!!!

Brizio · February 14th, 2009, 02:05 PM

WoW!!! You gave me a lot of good informations!!! Thank you!!!

J-(Chicago) · February 14th, 2009, 02:38 PM

I'd put in shell rotella-T oil.

Bluevista · February 14th, 2009, 04:51 PM

I would get rid of the points and put in a Pertronix or Mallory type points conversion unit. They are simple to install and you never have to worry about points and their inherent problems again. There are several type out there. I think the Pertronix is a magnetic trigger and the Mallory has an optical trigger. I do the conversion with every car that I plan on keeping.

My Mallory Unilite conversion has been going for 15 years steady, put one in the Vista too.

Shop around for prices if you do go that route.

http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx

http://www.malloryperformance.com/Pr...minselection=0

redoldsman · February 14th, 2009, 05:51 PM

Just a note on oil filters. I think NAPA has one called NAPA Gold which is top of the line. Years ago at an part store I saw a display with a Fram filter and a Wix filter cut open. The Wix had about twice the filter service of the Fram. I had used Fram for years and have never used another one. Wix is a really good filter. That was probably 15 years ago and I know there are a lot of other good filters available. Bluevista gave some good advice on the Pertronix ignition. It will be money well spent.

csstrux · February 15th, 2009, 06:15 AM

I run rotella t 15w40 in everything I own anymore.

Brizio · February 15th, 2009, 09:09 AM

About the oil filter, the previous owner gave to me 2 Napa Gold.

citcapp · February 15th, 2009, 10:37 AM

I run the Rotella as well. great break in oil too

csstrux · February 15th, 2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brizio

About the oil filter, the previous owner gave to me 2 Napa Gold.

NAPA filters are made by wix. they are good filters. The gold line is NAPAs premium filter, so you are good to go. I use them on my truck

February 13th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brizio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 29	Tune up for a 1956... Sorry guys if I make a lot of questions, but I'm new and I need to learn. I would like to make a tune (spark plugs, wire, oil and filters) up at mine 1965 Super88, which spark plugs are better for it? And which kind of oil??? I should search it in a normal auto parts, or better search it online? Thanks!!!

February 14th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	I'd put in shell rotella-T oil. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

February 14th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
redoldsman Proud Viet Nam Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 480	Just a note on oil filters. I think NAPA has one called NAPA Gold which is top of the line. Years ago at an part store I saw a display with a Fram filter and a Wix filter cut open. The Wix had about twice the filter service of the Fram. I had used Fram for years and have never used another one. Wix is a really good filter. That was probably 15 years ago and I know there are a lot of other good filters available. Bluevista gave some good advice on the Pertronix ignition. It will be money well spent. __________________ redoldsman

February 15th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	I run rotella t 15w40 in everything I own anymore. __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

February 15th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	I run the Rotella as well. great break in oil too __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

February 14th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brizio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 29	WoW!!! You gave me a lot of good informations!!! Thank you!!!

February 14th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	I would get rid of the points and put in a Pertronix or Mallory type points conversion unit. They are simple to install and you never have to worry about points and their inherent problems again. There are several type out there. I think the Pertronix is a magnetic trigger and the Mallory has an optical trigger. I do the conversion with every car that I plan on keeping. My Mallory Unilite conversion has been going for 15 years steady, put one in the Vista too. Shop around for prices if you do go that route. http://www.pertronix.com/prod/ig/ignitor/default.aspx http://www.malloryperformance.com/Pr...minselection=0

February 15th, 2009, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brizio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 29	About the oil filter, the previous owner gave to me 2 Napa Gold.

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