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Old 5th Dec 2006, 14:35
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stevef
 
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Drifting off topic slightly, I seem to remember the DC6 (P&W R2800) used an Anti-Detonation Injection fluid that included a small percentage of fish oil to keep the valve gear/guides and piston rings adequately lubricated.

The leaky engines then kept the airframe lubricated.
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