Oil for A

Anonymous-0 · Apr 13, 2009

I have a Farmall A that has a rebuilt engine. I was just wondering what weight of oil, how many quarts and if there is a certain brand that is best to use? If anyone has any input I would appreciate it.

mattofvinings · Apr 13, 2009

This is bound to open up an array of opinions about what is "right".

While I don't claim this to be the best solution out there it works happily for me...in my 1953 Super A. I run 5 quarts of Castrol 10W40 and a Fram element filter. Both bought from local auto parts store.

archie3 · Apr 13, 2009

5 quarts right on the money. Alot of folks say non-detergent. I use 30 wt. in my 47 A.

NDS · Apr 13, 2009

Have a 1941 A that has been happy for over 40 years with any brand top of the line 30W detergent oil.

Mark · Apr 13, 2009

Well!

I ONLY use special Farmall Super A motor oil, made in the IH Super A Oil Factory in my '52 model. IH had to invent new Super oil for the Super series of tractors. If used in anything other than a Farmall Super series engines all sorts of bad things will happen. For example...a standard letter series engine's rods will dissolve due to the special additives in Super series oil! If used in any other brand of tractor, the engines will run so fast..they will sling themselves apart.

You better stick with oil made in the farmall A oil factory and specifically marked ONLY for use in a Farmall A engine. I've heard that if you substitute Farmall B oil in an A, by the next morning the wide front end will morph into a tricycle! If you use C oil in an A...the back wheels will enlarge and destroy the original tires.

Yeah...bad stuff happens without the correct motor oil in the crankcase.

Pssst: Don't tell anybody.....BUT, 10W-30 or 10w-40 high detergent works just fine...hehe!

Bob · Apr 13, 2009

I LIKE your style!

ScottyHOMeY · Apr 13, 2009

If it's a brand spankin' new rebuild, I like to run a straight 30 with detergent until the rings seat. After that, Mark has it nailed. Any reputable brand multi-weight of at least 10 on the thin end will serve you just fine. Some guys run the 15-40 oils made for diesels. Only thing I'd stay away from is the 5-XX stuff -- it's made for motors with a lot tighter clearances than your A, and the oil film is a critical part of your bearing surface.

Tiger Tex · Apr 14, 2009

Mark,
I have been looking for green corn planter grease, any idea what would happen if I used red plow grease in it?? Enjoyed your post. Thanks!

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