Specific Engine Applications

SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS - ENGINES



(FAITHFUL USE OF FOLLOWING FORMULAS AND DIRECTIONS WILL GREATLY INCREASE THE USEFUL LIFE OF ALL ENGINES AND PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS)

A - Internal Combustion - Reciprocating Without Crankcase or Sump: For engines where lubricating oil is mixed with fuel [gas (petrol) or diesel] add 1.6 to 2.0 US ounces of Spica Blue to each US gallon of fuel (80 to 1 ratio) and maintain this addition to fuel on a continuous basis.

B - Internal Combustion - High Speed (Above 600 RPM) - Mobile or Stationary - Reciprocating With Crankcase or Sump Using Diesel or Gasoline (Petrol) as Fuel: Add Spica Blue to fuel at ratio of 80 parts fuel to 1 part Blue formula (80 to 1) for first 200 operating hours, 8,000 miles or 12,800 km of operation. Afterwards, reduce ratio to 160 parts fuel to 1 part Blue formula (160 to 1) on a continuous basis. Blue formula should be added to bulk fuel tank in the ratio prescribed; however, if this is not possible, then add Blue formula directly into individual unit’s fuel tank and operate unit until tank is almost empty before refueling. Repeat latter procedure once each 40 operating hours, 1,000 mi., or 1,600 km. Add Spica Gold to crankcase at 10 parts regular oil to 1 part Gold formula (10 to 1). Repeat application of Gold formula each 75 operating hours, 3,000 mi., 4,800 km or at oil change whichever is sooner. Make-up oil added between changes must also contain 10% Gold formula. The foregoing directions also apply to all marine engines of any size, freshwater or ocean vessels including Combat Naval or Merchant. For Combat Naval engines, the 80 to 1 ratio of Blue formula in fuel may be kept constant for maximum combat performance.

C - Internal Combustion - High Speed (Above 600 RPM) - Mobile or Stationary - Reciprocating With Crankcase or Sump and Using Propane, Butane or Natural Gas as Fuel: Engine must be equipped with upper cylinder drip or forced feed combustion chamber oiler. Add Spica Blue at 50/50 ratio to presently used combustion chamber lubricant for first week of operation. Thereafter, add 1 part Blue formula to each 7 parts presently used lubricant (7 to 1 ratio) on a continuous basis. Add Spica Gold to crankcase or sump at 10 parts regular oil to 1 part Gold formula (10 to 1 ratio). Make-up oil added between oil changes must also contain the 10% Gold formula. Repeat addition of 10% Gold formula each 75 operating hours, 3,000 mi., 4,800 km or at oil change whichever is sooner. NOTE: If engine is used as a continuously operated stationary compressor engine (pipeline, etc.), add Spica Blue to crankcase or sump based on 10% (10 to 1 ratio) of total capacity and apply each 15 days for first 3 months of operation. Oil filters must be changed weekly during this first 3 months. After first 3 months, add Spica Gold to crankcase or sump based on 10% (10 to 1 ratio) of total capacity and repeat the application of Gold formula once each month thereafter with new oil filter also each month.

D - Internal Combustion - Low Speed (Below 600 RPM) - Mobile or Stationary - Reciprocating With Crankcase or Sump and using Diesel, Propane, Butane or Natural Gas as Fuel: Begin “cleanup” period by adding Spica Blue to diesel fuel at 80 parts diesel fuel to each 1 part Blue formula (80 to 1 ratio) and maintain on a continuous basis. If fuel is Propane, Butane or Natural Gas, engine must be equipped with drip or forced feed combustion chamber oiler and in which case, combustion chamber lubrication must be accomplished in the same manner outlined in “C” above. To the crankcase or sump add Spica Blue at 10 parts regular oil to each 1 part Spica Blue (10 to 1 ratio) each 15 days for the first 3 months of operation. Oil filters must be changed weekly during this first 3 months. Make-up oil added on an interim basis must also contain the 10% Blue formula. After first 3 months, add Spica Gold to crankcase or sump at a 10 to 1 ratio or 10 parts regular oil to each 1 part Gold formula and repeat this application each 30 days thereafter on a continuous basis with a monthly change of oil filters. Make-up oil added on an interim basis must also contain the 10% Gold formula. The foregoing directions are particularly applicable to low speed diesel marine engines such as found in some older Combat Naval vessels and Merchant ships.

E - Turbine - Steam - Boiler Operated: Add Spica Gold to presently used turbine oil at 10 parts regular oil to 1 part Gold formula (10 to 1 ratio) on a continuous basis. Make-up oil added due to leakage or oxidation must also contain the 10% Gold formula. If boiler is fired with diesel fuel, add 1 part Spica Blue to each 80 parts fuel (80 to 1 ratio) for first 3 months of operation. After first 3 months, reduce to 160 parts fuel to 1 part Blue formula (160 to 1 ratio) on a continuous basis. Foregoing directions are applicable to power generation equipment (steam generators) and marine engines both Combat Naval and Merchant. NOTE: Blue formula cannot be used with any fuel such as a “bunker” type where fuel must be heated prior to firing.

F - Turbine - Gas - Jet Type: For all engines using gasoline (petrol), JP or diesel as fuel, add Spica Blue to fuel at 80 parts fuel to 1 part Blue formula (80 to 1 ratio) for first 300 hours of operation then reduce to 160 parts fuel to 1 part Blue formula (160 to 1 ratio) on a continuous basis. Combat Naval surface vessels may continue on the 80 to 1 ratio for maximum speed and combat performance. To turbine oil add Spica Gold at a 10 to 1 ratio, 10 parts oil to 1 part Gold formula, with a repeat application at each oil change as recommended by engine manufacturer. Make-up oil added between changes must also contain the 10% Gold formula.

G - Rotary - Internal Combustion - Gasoline (Petrol) or Diesel Fuel - With Crankcase or Sump - Mobile or Stationary: Follow same directions for engines under “B”.

H - Compressors - Air - Electrically Operated or Small IC Engine Operated - Rotary or Reciprocating: If compressor is powered by auxiliary internal combustion engine, follow directions under “B” for lubricating the auxiliary engine. If compressor is reciprocating it should be equipped with a drip or forced feed upper cylinder oiler. Add Spica Gold at a 50/50 ratio to presently used upper cylinder oil on a continuous basis. Add Spica Gold to crankcase, sump or reservoir at 10 parts presently used oil to 1 part Gold formula (10 to 1 ratio). Repeat application each 500 operating hours with change-out no longer than each 500 hours. Make-up oil added between changes must also contain the 10% Gold formula. If compressed air is used to power/operate various air tools (impact wrenches, pavement/concrete breakers, etc.) and system is equipped with an air tool lubrication device, add Spica Gold at a 50/50 ratio with presently used tool lubricant on continuous basis.

I - Motors - Electrically Driven - Industrial/Commercial: Rotor bearings must be equipped with double or triple grease seals and with grease fittings. If motor is not so equipped, have modification made. Apply Spica Gray to each grease fitting in a sufficient quantity to force out all old grease. Repeat application each 1,000 hours of operation.

J - Compressors - Electrically Operated - Refrigerant: Air conditioning, cooler, freezer, etc. type compressors, calculate 10% of total capacity of compressor oil. Remove that 10% and replace with Spica Gold (10 to 1 ratio). Each 6 to 8 months, drain out all compressor oil and refill with 10% Gold formula and remaining balance with conventional recommended type compressor oil. Compressors will then last twice as long and consume less energy to operate.

K - Engines - Any Type - Internal Combustion, Electric, Turbine, etc. - Initial Assembly or Rebuild Assembly: Vat soak all metal parts in full strength Spica Blue for 36 hours, remove, allow to drain then assemble engine or motor. If vat soak is not possible, coarse spray all metal parts 3 times, 12 hours apart, allow to drain then perform assembly. The foregoing application will eliminate all potential damage due to oil starved metal parts upon initially starting engine after assembly.


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