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Old 03/12/12, 03:02 PM
 
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Has anyone got one of those Greyhound engines
Harbor Freight sold a couple years ago?? If so, Can U tell me what wgt oil is supposed to go in them
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Old 03/12/12, 04:30 PM
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10W30 though if you are going to use it mostly in summer I wouldnt hesitate to use straight 30 weight. But 10W30 to do it the factory recommended way. Wouldnt go any thinner unless using it in very cold conditions.
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Old 03/12/12, 09:29 PM
 
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Except for the wife's car i put Rottela T 15w40 in everything in sight .Had fifteen different motors on the place . Could you imagine a different oil in each one Now down to six plus wife's car
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Old 03/13/12, 04:38 AM
 
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Bill <> Did you put a Greyhound motor in your Cub Farmall??
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Old 03/13/12, 06:43 AM
 
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Nope I got a Troy Bilt Tuffy Tiller that had a Clinton engine on it and it went to hail, so got the Greyhound. Love it
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Old 03/13/12, 10:30 AM
 
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Treat it gently, or it will quickly become a rescue Greyhound....

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Old 03/13/12, 10:52 AM
 
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Geo If you know what a Turry Trtoy bilt is. Its the smallest Troy Bilt they make, and I dont think they make it anymore. I broke it in gently. I filled it with gas, and let it run on mid idle all day
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Old 03/13/12, 10:53 AM
 
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That is Tuffy Troy Bilt
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Old 03/13/12, 01:09 PM
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They are a good motor. I have one on a air compressor and it has worked flawlessly for a little over a year.
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