Assembly lube ideas?
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Assembly lube ideas?
Since I will be building a 390, I need some ideas for assembly lube. You know, the stuff you smear on the cylinder walls, rocker tips, and bearings. Here's what I was thinking:
1 part 40 weight motor oil
1 part STP
1 part Moly grease
Thoughts?
1 part 40 weight motor oil
1 part STP
1 part Moly grease
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by rusty70f100
Since I will be building a 390, I need some ideas for assembly lube. You know, the stuff you smear on the cylinder walls, rocker tips, and bearings. Here's what I was thinking:
1 part 40 weight motor oil
1 part STP
1 part Moly grease
Thoughts?
1 part 40 weight motor oil
1 part STP
1 part Moly grease
Thoughts?
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Or this:
http://www.cranecams.com/?show=brows...15&showAll=yes
$4-$5/tube, why screw around with mixing your own?
BTW - Did you see the Crane Super-Lube ZDDP anti-wear additive? $8.50 for an 8 oz. bottle at Summit Racing.
Last edited by jschira; Sep 28, 2004 at 12:50 PM.
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I am getting close to done on my 302. I used Permatex assembly lube. Looks to the crane super lube. It was red, semi liquid and real sticky. My machine shop recommended it.
I think all of the above are good. Anything that will stay in place and has anti wear additives is good. I agree with jshira. Unless you are really exited about making the stuff, it would be just as good and easier to buy one lube. You don't really need that much anyway... well a 390 probably takes more than a 302. I used 1/3 of the bottle.
I think all of the above are good. Anything that will stay in place and has anti wear additives is good. I agree with jshira. Unless you are really exited about making the stuff, it would be just as good and easier to buy one lube. You don't really need that much anyway... well a 390 probably takes more than a 302. I used 1/3 of the bottle.
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MotorKote is supposed to come out with a grease soon. I have heard that they began testing this summer. I have used Slick-50 grease with some MotorKote added to it for everything that needs a heavier lubricant.
I don't know if it's for sale yet.
http://www.motorkote.com
I don't know if it's for sale yet.
http://www.motorkote.com
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I used Permatex assembly lube when I built my 350. Crane Cams makes a brake in additive which was included in the cam kit.
I have also used moly grease and STP.
I have also used moly grease and STP.
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I use lubriplate #105. I think I bought my last tube at NAPA. Its designed for engine builders. I've used it for years on my aircraft and auto motors. Its designed to stand for a while, if you have to sore a motor.
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I'll second the motion for Lubriplate has zinc in it and works well on tappets and cams.
If the engine is going to be fired up in a day or so after assembly the rings and bearings
got a liberal application of engine oil, and the pump was always primed.
If the engine is going to be fired up in a day or so after assembly the rings and bearings
got a liberal application of engine oil, and the pump was always primed.
