aero3113 Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 Anyone ever see this before? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950-dodge-plymouth-air-intake-oiler-/320525326494?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa0cc589e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 snake oil............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Neon Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I remember when guys had those for sale new at the swap meets along with cases of Marvel Mystery Oil with "special" show pricing. This was in the days when leaded gasoline was being phased out all over due to lack of demand. It really doesn't seem all that long ago, but I guess it was. Had it not been raining on "Earth Day" (also Lenin's birthday), I had planned on driving my P15. A unit like that set on high flow would have been perfect. I drove my old gas guzzling Jeep instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 My '36 Chrysler has been running a Marvel Mystery oilier for 40+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted May 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 My '36 Chrysler has been running a Marvel Mystery oilier for 40+ years. How often do you have to fill it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've had the car for 5 years (was my dad's) and can probally account for 5,000 of the 450,000+ miles on it. I doubt if I've added little more than a quart, if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 That engine looks well kept to have that kinda mileage. Dad musta loved that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 I've had the car for 5 years (was my dad's) and can probally account for 5,000 of the 450,000+ miles on it. I doubt if I've added little more than a quart, if that. So this engine with this magic oiler has 450,000 miles on it without a rebuild???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 So this engine with this magic oiler has 450,000 miles on it without a rebuild???? So who said that?? I said the car has that mileage. The current engine has been in the car for 20yrs, 252 cu. And yes, it is has been well taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted May 1, 2010 Report Share Posted May 1, 2010 So who said that?? I said the car has that mileage. The current engine has been in the car for 20yrs, 252 cu. And yes, it is has been well taken care of. That is a whole bunch of miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) ...I have an oiler mounted on the firewall of my 48 Dodge.Probably it was installed by the original owner.It was still connected to the intake manifold when I bought the car.The reservoir was empty and the unit was covered in grime.It had a Redex tag on the mounting bracket.I disconnected it,cleaned it up and left it in place.I stuck the Pennzoil sticker on it. Edited May 2, 2010 by Ralph D25cpe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 My dad bought it off his brother in '57. Three years ago I drove it to my uncles 82nd birthday party/family reunion in Bend Ore. Was the first time he'd seen it in years. He told me my dad couldn't wear it out, but I probally will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1955 plymouth Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) I have one too, we found this one in Dads 52 Chev. He removed it and I told him I had to have it, just trying to figure what car to run it in. Edited May 2, 2010 by 1955 plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 My dad bought it off his brother in '57. Three years ago I drove it to my uncles 82nd birthday party/family reunion in Bend Ore. Was the first time he'd seen it in years. He told me my dad couldn't wear it out, but I probally will. Very nice looking car, David...Great to have kept it in the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thought I'd add a pic of my uncle and me 3 yrs ago at his birthday party in Bend Ore. I'm thinking I need to make that trip again within a few weeks, and maybe do the northern coast of cal (Albion) to visit my mom's cousin who is 84. The '36 will do 70 all day, but I keep it at 65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Earle Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 (edited) Marvel I believe still sells them- says so on a 10 0r 15 yo can I have. Alas I could not find them for sale on net Many police cars taxi's etc used them as top oilers in the 50's and 60's. I actually talked to a taxi co in NJ it the 80's that was still using them and swore by them. They claimed it really reduced their engine maintenance costs-nearly eliminated doing valve jobs- and ring jobs were reduced a lot. I also know a man in Hazlehurst ga who adds a qt. of oil to every tank of gas in his chevy van- it has 400+ thousand on the engine and still going- no wrench on motor at all burns qt oil now about every 1500 miles. I really do not think it is snake oil or voodo- to much favorable experience- Here is marvel home page- do not think they sell th oilers anymore. I do run oil in my 60 desoto gas- I am hoping it will delay or avoid a valve job in my 383 Lou update I just found another company that makes an inverse oiler- and it still has adaptor plates for sale! Think I will get acouple and install on DEsoto and my 49 plym daily driver here is site http://www.ampcolubes.com/index.php?content=products Edited May 2, 2010 by Lou Earle update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reddie Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 My dad bought it off his brother in '57. Three years ago I drove it to my uncles 82nd birthday party/family reunion in Bend Ore. Was the first time he'd seen it in years. He told me my dad couldn't wear it out, but I probally will. David, You have a beautiful, rare car here:). Does it have a rear mounted spare tire or is the spare located behind the passenger seat? Those engine oilers were used by many car owners years ago. On my two Plymouth Furys, I add the Marvel Oil into the fuel tank. John R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Thanks for all the compliments on the car. It's a C7 business coupe, the cheapest '36 Chrysler made. I believe the production run was 3,700. I feel very fortunate to have it. The spare tire was orginally behind the passenger seat, now in the trunk. It's running P21575R15's on 6" wide chrysler wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Neon Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I put 8 oz. ATF in the fuel tank every time I fill up, and alternate between tetraethyl lead and lead substitute. I also use ZDDP in the oil. Any one thinking that I was knocking top cylinder oilers is mistaken. I just remember when there was a spike in their interest among old car owners in the mid-80s when the last 88 octane leaded gasoline pumps were getting replaced with 90 octane E-10 pumps or 92 octane premium unleaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Strieb Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I also use ZDDP. I understand that with flat valve lifters the zinc content is an issue, not so with roller lifters. Modern oils don't have the zinc content that was common in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I wonder if the PCV system helps lube the top like this setup did. Not as much I guess...and not as clean. I like it, besides the fact that it looks neat! Reminds me of the old water injection systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 this is about the equivelent of running 2-stroke gas, but it would smoke and smell bad with regular oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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