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30-9 · 10-25-2015, 04:51 PM

Hi folks

I know many on here like mmo.

I been reading a lot of positive results with "Engine Restorer". One guy on you tube did before and after results and one cyl went from 45 to 120.

Any one try this stuff on a flatty?

oldford2 · 10-25-2015, 05:56 PM

Oh Boy,
I am not touching this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JSeery · 10-25-2015, 06:34 PM

These are different types of products I believe, somewhat like comparing apples and oranges.

30-9 · 10-25-2015, 06:40 PM

Hey JS hope all is well.

I'm one that typically don't use supplements like mmo. I know the two are diffrent. In watching YouTube I was pretty surprised by the results of this engine restorer.

I was wondering if anyone on here has used this stuff and saw an increase in compression.

JSeery · 10-25-2015, 07:02 PM

I've used it with good results on more modern engines (70 - 80s engines). In the short term it worked well, my concern would be long term and only time will tell. There is no substitute for a rebuild when required, but it did perk the engines up for a quick fix!

30-9 · 10-25-2015, 07:05 PM

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Thx - you see any issue with putting in a flatty?

JSeery · 10-25-2015, 07:38 PM

Doubt it would do any harm.

51 MERC-CT · 10-26-2015, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 30-9

Thx - you see any issue with putting in a flatty?

No issue at all. Started using it when my flatty had about 72k on it and added it every 2-3 oil changes to now at 112K miles. (reminds me that I have to pickup a can for this next oil change)

Shoebox · 10-26-2015, 08:35 AM

So, the product name is Engine Restorer, who makes it and in what form does it come, can, bottle, etc. ??

Shoebox

corvette8n · 10-26-2015, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoebox

So, the product name is Engine Restorer, who makes it and in what form does it come, can, bottle, etc. ??

Shoebox

http://www.restoreusa.com/
Looks like it come in a can Wallyworld carries it.

flatjack9 · 10-26-2015, 12:33 PM

Same as STP.

1931 flamingo · 10-26-2015, 12:41 PM

IMO it won't hurt any engine. Back in the 60's there was an abundance of these kind of "snake oil" additives around. But again, they just "mask" a bigger problem. JMO

Paul in CT

petehoovie · 10-26-2015, 01:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvyYkW42yOc

This guy is really impressed....

34PKUP · 10-26-2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatjack9

Same as STP.

Guess again.

Russ/40 · 10-26-2015, 04:25 PM

Nothing like STP, which is just a viscosity enhancer that reduces oil burning. The Restore product really does work. Just like 51 Merc says it makes a significant difference in not only oil consumption, but compression as well. The product itself is not very viscous. My wife's jeep had an old 327 Chev in it that was a real hog. The restore brought compression up, and it ran well for over a thousand miles. You do have to repeat treatment, but it works. Why I don't know, but my results were great enough to risk you guys calling me a kook

Bored&Stroked · 10-26-2015, 04:41 PM

Russ . . . yah damn crook! LOL

Vic Piano · 10-26-2015, 04:44 PM

I've used Engine Restorer in the V-12 in my '39 LZ (it was rebuilt in 1952). It did cut down on oil consumption (not including leaking, which I have resolved for the most part ) and did restore some noticeable power, especially in 2nd gear...

I've got to change the oil in the LZ this weekend so, I'll be putting some more of the 'snake oil' in. along with MMO in the top oiler and gas tank...

10-25-2015, 04:51 PM	#1
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Compression & engine restorer Hi folks I know many on here like mmo. I been reading a lot of positive results with "Engine Restorer". One guy on you tube did before and after results and one cyl went from 45 to 120. Any one try this stuff on a flatty? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

10-25-2015, 05:56 PM	#2
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Compression & engine restorer Oh Boy, I am not touching this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-25-2015, 06:34 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Compression & engine restorer These are different types of products I believe, somewhat like comparing apples and oranges.

10-25-2015, 06:40 PM	#4
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: Compression & engine restorer Hey JS hope all is well. I'm one that typically don't use supplements like mmo. I know the two are diffrent. In watching YouTube I was pretty surprised by the results of this engine restorer. I was wondering if anyone on here has used this stuff and saw an increase in compression. __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

10-25-2015, 07:02 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Compression & engine restorer I've used it with good results on more modern engines (70 - 80s engines). In the short term it worked well, my concern would be long term and only time will tell. There is no substitute for a rebuild when required, but it did perk the engines up for a quick fix!

10-25-2015, 07:05 PM	#6
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: Compression & engine restorer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thx - you see any issue with putting in a flatty? __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

10-25-2015, 07:38 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Compression & engine restorer Doubt it would do any harm.

10-26-2015, 08:35 AM	#9
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 788	Re: Compression & engine restorer So, the product name is Engine Restorer, who makes it and in what form does it come, can, bottle, etc. ?? Shoebox __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

10-26-2015, 12:33 PM	#11
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,539	Re: Compression & engine restorer Same as STP.

10-26-2015, 12:41 PM	#12
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,393	Re: Compression & engine restorer IMO it won't hurt any engine. Back in the 60's there was an abundance of these kind of "snake oil" additives around. But again, they just "mask" a bigger problem. JMO Paul in CT

10-26-2015, 01:13 PM	#13
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,427	Re: Compression & engine restorer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvyYkW42yOc This guy is really impressed.... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

10-26-2015, 04:25 PM	#15
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Compression & engine restorer Nothing like STP, which is just a viscosity enhancer that reduces oil burning. The Restore product really does work. Just like 51 Merc says it makes a significant difference in not only oil consumption, but compression as well. The product itself is not very viscous. My wife's jeep had an old 327 Chev in it that was a real hog. The restore brought compression up, and it ran well for over a thousand miles. You do have to repeat treatment, but it works. Why I don't know, but my results were great enough to risk you guys calling me a kook Last edited by Russ/40; 10-26-2015 at 07:07 PM.

10-26-2015, 04:41 PM	#16
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,197	Re: Compression & engine restorer Russ . . . yah damn crook! LOL

10-26-2015, 04:44 PM	#17
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Compression & engine restorer I've used Engine Restorer in the V-12 in my '39 LZ (it was rebuilt in 1952). It did cut down on oil consumption (not including leaking, which I have resolved for the most part ) and did restore some noticeable power, especially in 2nd gear... I've got to change the oil in the LZ this weekend so, I'll be putting some more of the 'snake oil' in. along with MMO in the top oiler and gas tank... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.