06-25-2022, 03:56 PM
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New Goodies
Hello All,
I'm just about to install new valves, guides, springs and retainers. I really don't feel like spending money on assembly lube for a few parts. I would think such a product didn't exist back in the Model A days, so I was thinking of just using CRC Stay-Lube, Stay-Plex red grease, something I could imagine in the day, ... just grease. I also have babbitt bearings. Regards Bill |
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06-25-2022, 05:08 PM
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Re: New Goodies
How about some STP? It’s pretty cheap. Or Permatex 81950 Assembly Lube $5 or $6.
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06-26-2022, 10:44 AM
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Re: New Goodies
Gear oil works.
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06-26-2022, 10:47 AM
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Re: New Goodies
Ditto STP
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06-26-2022, 11:13 AM
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Re: New Goodies
All you need is an 8 oz bottle of assembly lube ----- $10 or so.
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06-26-2022, 11:48 AM
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06-26-2022, 12:51 PM
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06-27-2022, 01:55 PM
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Re: New Goodies
If assembly lube will work and something else does not... How much will the (not) assembly lube cost??? $7.00 seems like cheap insurance.
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06-27-2022, 03:05 PM
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Re: New Goodies
Any oil will work fine. Assembly lube really isn't anything more special than any other lubricant unless you don't know what you are doing and set clearances way too tight all around.
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06-27-2022, 03:43 PM
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06-27-2022, 05:31 PM
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Re: New Goodies
Although I'm a Model T engine & transmission builder, I pre-lube all internal parts with the same oil I recommend for running in the engine.
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06-27-2022, 05:57 PM
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06-27-2022, 06:03 PM
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Re: New Goodies
Lycoming recommends 50:50 mixture of engine oil and STP got their aircraft engines.
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06-28-2022, 04:52 PM
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I always use it on engine rebuilds. If the engine sits for a while the lube does not run out. Also starting a new engine always has close tolerances and more heat.
Cam manufacturers always call for a breakin lube. John
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06-29-2022, 12:08 AM
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Re: New Goodies
I agree with posts #9, 11 and 12
But if using assembly lube makes you feel better I say go for it
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06-29-2022, 09:48 AM
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06-29-2022, 10:25 AM
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Re: New Goodies
I use the Ultra-Slick as in post #7 but also mix a bit of engine oil in with it.
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06-29-2022, 10:28 AM
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Re: New Goodies
Back when I was starting out in the '60s I was taught to use STP as my assembly lube for everything (STP stood for "Studebaker Tickled Pink", boy were we clever since Studebaker had just shut down). We even dipped head bolts in STP, which I believe we now realize is not good to do since most head bolt torques are with the studs dry. Nowadays there are certainly other assembly lubes such as the Permatex noted. I'd avoid heavy grease like the StaPlex red as it may occlude oil passages initially until it gets mixed with the circulating oil.
Besides, as someone posted earlier, what's another $10 for a new engine? Or, just use oil and run it in immediately. JayJay
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