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Assembly Lube

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by grovedawg, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. grovedawg
    Joined: Oct 20, 2009
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    grovedawg
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    from Heber, UT

    I'm going to assemble my first engine ever next week and am wondering what y'all use for your assembly lubes. Not all lubes are created equal, and I'd like to show my engine the love she deserves for the first time I turn the switch.
     
  2. brucer
    Joined: Jun 5, 2008
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    from western ky

    lubriplate, and use rotella oil for break in.
     
  3. nobillet
    Joined: Feb 28, 2010
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    nobillet
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    from minnesota

    ive had good luck with the permatex lube you want something thick that will stick to cam lobes ect. without flinging off right away
     
  4. unkledaddy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2006
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    What kind of cam, roller or flat tappet?
     

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  6. RAY With
    Joined: Mar 15, 2009
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    I like a little 30 wt. oil mixed with a little STP. I coat the bearings and cylinder walls and put a good coat on the rings and pistons. This seems to give a good long lasting coating on every thing. I use cam lube on the cam lobes and bottom of lifters. It all last a long time in the event you dont immediately install the motor.
     
  7. grovedawg
    Joined: Oct 20, 2009
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    from Heber, UT

    Rollers. I'm going to put together a flat tappet engine in about a month. Should I use different lubes for the two?
     
  8. unkledaddy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2006
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    I think the most important difference is making sure to use a non-synthetic oil for flat tappet cam break-in (preferably special break-in oil with additives). Also, if you aren't planning to start your flat tappet engine for some months, then during assembly you might want to use a moly-paste on the cam lobes and lifter faces for adhesion.

    I don't have great luck using the search function but I know there's numerous other threads on the HAMB concerning this topic.

    Good luck.
     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2010
  9. Apollo Gran Turismo
    Joined: Mar 15, 2008
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    Red Line Oil 80312 Assembly Lube Jegs and Summit both carry it
     

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  10. eaglebeak
    Joined: Sep 17, 2007
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    I wouldn't put lubriplate inside an engine.
     
  11. derpr
    Joined: Mar 11, 2007
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    lubriplate. period
     
  12. grovedawg
    Joined: Oct 20, 2009
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    from Heber, UT

    I'm surprised no one took the opportunity to say KY jelly is the lube of choice.
     
  13. VonHertell
    Joined: Feb 7, 2010
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    Redline assembly lube on all my motorcycle motors
     
  14. Retro Jim
    Joined: May 27, 2007
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    I am using the Red Line assembly lube for the flat tap cam assembly and Rotella oil for break in .
    After break in I am using Ansoil with ZDDP for the flat tap and a K&N oil filter . I also use anti-seize on all the bolts and also use the Blue or Red thread locker on the connecting rod nuts .
    You won't had $15 in all the assembly lube , thread locker and anti-seize on the outer bolts . Worth ever penny !
    Just my opinion on my engine builds !

    RetroJim
     
  15. krooser
    Joined: Jul 25, 2004
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    Over the last 47 years I've used everything from 30W oil to Lubriplate to GM's EOS. I like the old EOS because it has lots of ZDDP... but I've never had any issues with excessive wear from any of the products I've used. Use plenty of whatever you use...

    DO use a cam lube on the lobes...
     

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