Re: marvel mystery oil inverter

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2010/5/14 20:07:44

My Dad's 1955 Clipper Super had a Marvel Mystery "Inverse oiler" on it when he bought it (the Clipper) for cheap in early 1960s. I believe that the outlet of the oiler was connected to the back of the carburetor so that the Marvel Mystery Oil could lubricate the intake and (maybe) the exhaust valve stems. IIRC, he never had a valve problem with his Clipper, but on the other hand, I don't think that he religiously filled the MMIO tank either.

Owen_Dyneto is probably correct, it's "snake oil."

Craig