Engine assembly lube

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I need to get my hands on some engine assembly lube. What brands have people used? How much and where were they purchased?

[TooF]

ive used the nulon one comes in a white tube. about $10 from memory.

[oldeskewltoy]

Moly assembly lube.........

http://www.mrmoly.com/html/as_40_pre...bly_paste.html

[HRV-00S]

My engine builder told me to be very careful with this stuff as it can cause problems. If you've got it on your hands while handling the pistons it works so well it can prevent the rings from bedding in properly. He recommended one person to lube the bearings and another to wipe them down with petrol/degreaser. Then a light coat of oil before fitting. You probably know already but anyway. I've used the nulon stuff as well, does the job and you should be able to get it from any of the auto parts places.


Cheer's Dan

[tomvale13]

If a motor is to be assembled, (forged Rods, Pistons; dont know if that makes a difference) and is going to be sitting un-used for a period of up to 3 months, should more lube be used (I have been told this by someone and wanted to confirm without starting a thread for just that topic..)

I'll be having my motor assembled but wont be able to use it until I've done the conversion and bought an ECU for it plus a few other things, I'd like to be generous in my estimate of 3 months, Any particular precautions need to be taken when in this scenario, or is it bad practice all together..?

Thanks

[oldeskewltoy]

If a motor is to be assembled, (forged Rods, Pistons; dont know if that makes a difference) and is going to be sitting un-used for a period of up to 3 months, should more lube be used (I have been told this by someone and wanted to confirm without starting a thread for just that topic..)

I'll be having my motor assembled but wont be able to use it until I've done the conversion and bought an ECU for it plus a few other things, I'd like to be generous in my estimate of 3 months, Any particular precautions need to be taken when in this scenario, or is it bad practice all together..?

Thanks

I wouldn't use more lube... what I would do is make sure all valve train and bottom end(crank/rods) have assembly lube. HRV-00S brings up a good point, be careful moly lube has its places... cylinders are not one of them...

I'm not sure I'd build it and store it...

[HRV-00S]

Not sure what the pro's do but you could always turn it over by hand/or pneumatic ratchet every now and again to keep it all lubed up. Or if the box and starter are bolted to the engine you could wind it with that. Not to sure really but I'm sure someone will have the answers for you.

[tomvale13]

thanks guys,

its a 5efe with efhe cams and forged internals if that helps.

[jezza323]

dont turn it over too often, without oil, because u may damage the bearings over time

[feral4mr2]

i only try to use assembly lube if i am not going to be firing the engine up straight after rebuild (which is hardly ever).
i prefer to have a small container of my running in oil and pour that accross all the bearings, cams, pistons/rings etc. as i am putting it all together. the coat of oil will protect everything fine for when the engine is 1st turned over to get oil pressure.

[tomvale13]

So it's not an entirely bad idea?, I just dont have many other options..

The engine builders have had it for so long that the minute it's all paid for I'm sure they're going to want to assemble it then get it the hell out of there..

Then I need to buy the ECU and do the conversion which may take as said; between 2-3months..
Maybe I should advise them of my expected time frame and suggest the assembly lube idea along with the running in oil and hear what they have to say about it?

Thanks guys.

[jezza323]

explain it will be some months before it will be running, and ask them to prepare it as such

[HRV-00S]

Not sure what the pro's do but you could always turn it over by hand/or pneumatic ratchet every now and again to keep it all lubed up. Or if the box and starter are bolted to the engine you could wind it with that. Not to sure really but I'm sure someone will have the answers for you.

Yes, I should have said fill it with your choice of oil (for running in) and turn it over occasionally to keep everything lubed up mainly to keep the bores oiled, and if you take this route be sure to remove the spark plugs before winding it over.

[tomvale13]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

/problem resolved

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and thanks for taking over my thread