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My engine is so close to it's first start - waiting on 6 new shims which I hope will arrive this week.  So: This morning I went over to my Auto-shop and got new plugs, 2 oil filters, a jug of coolant and a couple of jugs of Shell Rotella 10/30.  Guy says something like:  "You've been using 20/50 haven't you"?    "Ya, but going lighter now."   "Good thing", he says.  "We can't get 20/50 and might not 'till Spring".
Apparently, Shell is having issues with product component availability and they (Shell rep.) doesn't know when 20/50 will be back on the shelves. 
I guess it's was a good time to rebuild and switch to the light weight !
Maybe I should stock-up on my "Glen."  


 

Are there any concerns about your chosen type and grade of oil withstanding the high loads present in the transmission? 

Are there any concerns about your chosen type and grade of oil withstanding the high loads present in the transmission? 

None !

And 2.5 gallons of Shell Rotella was sighted yesterday at Walmart for... <gasp> $56 USD! </gasp>